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  • 17-04-2018
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24 less than 4 times a number is 60. what is the number?

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Kaikerscupcake
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  • 17-04-2018
Hey there! :D

Make an algebraic expression. 

Let the 'number' equal x. 

4x-24= 60

Add 24 on both sides. 

4x= 84

Divide both sides by 4. 

x=21

The number is 21. 

I hope this helps!
~kaikers 
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