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20 February, 16:39

four times the sum of some number plus 1 is equal 12 times the difference of the number and 3. Find the number

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  1. 20 February, 20:33
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    The value of x is equal to 2.

    4 (x + 1) = 12 (3 - x)

    Distributive property on both sides.

    4x + 4 = 36 - 12x

    Add 12x to both sides.

    16x + 4 = 36

    Subtract both sides by 4.

    16x = 32

    Divide both sides by 16.

    x = 2
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