Problema Solution
the sum of a number and 4 is the same as four times the number decreased by 12. find the number
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let 'x' be the number
the sum of a number and 4 is the same as four times the number decreased by 12
x + 4 = 4x - 12
by solving the equations we find
x = 16/3
x = 5 1/3
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the number is 5 1/3.