3 increased by the product of 4 and a number is equal to the same number decreased by 6. What is the number

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Answer:

1

Step-by-step explanation:


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The number described in the question obtained using a system of linear equation is - 3

Let the number = n

  • Product of 4 and n = 4n

Representing the scenario using the mathematical expression :

3 + 4n = n - 6

Collect like terms

4n - n = - 6 - 3

3n = - 9

Divide both sides by 3

3n/3 = -9/3

n = - 3

Therefore, the Number is - 3

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