Question

The sum of a number and seven is six less than four times the number. Write an algebraic equation and solve to find the number.

Answer 1

Answer:

13/3 or 4.333

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the number be x

the sum of x and 7 is 6 less than 4x, giving the equation: x+7+6 = 4x

Solve:

x+7+6 = 4x

x+13 = 4x

13 = 3x

x = 13/3