Introductory Algebra for College Students (7th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-13417-805-X
ISBN 13: 978-0-13417-805-9

Chapter 1 - Section 1.1 - Introduction to Algebra: Variables and Mathematical Models - Exercise Set - Page 11: 74

Answer

$4x=25-x$

Work Step by Step

$\left[\begin{array}{cccc} \text{Four times } & \text{ is equal to } & \text{25 decreased } & \\ \text{a number}&&\text{by the number}\\ \downarrow & \downarrow & \downarrow & \\ 4x & = & 25-x & \end{array}\right]$
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