Leslie N.
asked • 09/17/18
The sum of a number and four more than the number is 24. What is the number?
Ishwar S.
answered • 09/17/18
University Professor - General and Organic Chemistry
Hello Leslie
Let x = the number
Sum of... means to add
....four more than the number translates to x + 4
x + x + 4 = 24
2x + 4 = 24
2x = 20
x = 20/2 = 10
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