Homework Help: math ALG 2!

Posted by ty on Tuesday, March 19, 2013 at 5:39pm.

Four times a certain number is the same as the number increased by 78. Find the number

i thought it was 20.plz help

math ALG 2! - Ms. Sue, Tuesday, March 19, 2013 at 5:43pm
4x = x + 78

3x = 78

x = 26
math ALG 2! - Aparna, Tuesday, March 19, 2013 at 5:46pm
4x=x+78
4(20)=20+78
80=98
no

i did guess and check
4(26)=26+78
104=104

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