Question

7. The sum of 42 and a certain number is

divided by 4. The result is twice the
number. Find the number.

Answer 1

Let the number be X

42 + 2x/4 =2X

cross multiply

42+2X=8x

42=8X-2x

42=6X

6X=42

X=7

Explanation:

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