7 less than 6 times a number is equal to 9 more than 4 times a number. What is the number?

Write an equation the represents the words.

6x - 7 = 4x + 9

To solve for x (the number), isolate it from the other variables.

Subtract 9 from both sides.

6x - 7 - 9 = 4x

Combine like terms.

6x - 16 = 4x

Subtract 6x from both sides.

-16 = 4x - 6x

Combine like terms.

-16 = -2x

Divide both sides by -2.

-16/-2 = x

x = 8

The number is 8.

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