4 times a number, increased by 9, is 17. Find the number.?

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4 times a number, increased by 9, is 17. Find the number.?

2007-11-11 03:58:06 · 6 answers · asked by iluvziggy625 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Homework Help

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4 times 2 = 8 and eight increased (+) 9 =17

2007-11-11 04:05:23 · answer #1 · answered by Cowgirl17 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋

2007-11-11 12:11:58 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋

2007-11-11 12:03:52 · answer #3 · answered by Mattdare29 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋

4x+9=17
-9 -9
4x=8

Now divide both sides by 4, and you'll see that x=2.

Just remember when doing this kind of problem, you must always perform the same step on each side of the problem.

I hope this helps.

2007-11-11 12:02:08 · answer #4 · answered by Zach 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋

(17-9)/4=x

2007-11-11 12:02:05 · answer #5 · answered by QDK 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋

4x+9=17
4x+9-9=17-9
4x=8
x=2

2007-11-11 12:59:56 · answer #6 · answered by Dave aka Spider Monkey 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋