Four times of a number diminished by five is thrice the number increased by seven. What is the number?

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Four times of a number diminished by five is thrice the number increased by seven. What is the number?

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Answer:

x = 12

Explanation:

Call the missing number x.

4x - 5 = 3x + 7

Subtract 3x from both sides

x - 5 = 7

Add 5 to both sides

x = 12 (ans)

Thomas Eschemann answered Jan 25, 2023

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Answer:

the number is 12

Explanation:

4x-5=3x+7

x=12

Tyjkenn answered Jan 27, 2023

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