Question

the sum of 17/4 and six times a number is equal to 15/4 subtracted from seven times the number. Find the number. ​

Answer 1

8

Explanation:

The problem statement tells you ...

17/4 +6n = 7n -15/4

Subtract 6n -15/4:

32/4 = n = 8

The number is 8.

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Check

17/4 +6(8) = 7(8) -15/4

4 1/4 +48 = 56 -3 3/4

52 1/4 = 52 1/4 . . . . . . answer checks OK