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A number divided by 4 is 3 more than itself. Find the number.

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Solution

Anumberdividedby4is3morethanitself.Findthenumber.

Solution

Thenumber:−4
Solution steps
Represent the number with x
A.T.Q.:4x​=3+x
Solve for x,4x​=3+x:x=−4
Thenumber:−4

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