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  • 08-06-2022
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7. The sum of 42 and a certain number is
divided by 4. The result is twice the
number. Find the number.

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yungliberty
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  • 09-06-2022

Answer:

Let the number be X

42 + 2x/4 =2X

cross multiply

42+2X=8x

42=8X-2x

42=6X

6X=42

X=7

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