Eight is more than three times a number is the same as nine less than seven times a number

Question

I am really confused. please help mee

Answer 1

8 is more than 3 times a number means 8+3N

is 9 less than 7 times the number means

8+3N = 7N-9

combine like terms

7N-3N = 8+9

4N =17

divide by 4

N =17/4 = 4.25 = 4 1/4 is the Number