Four times the sum of a number and 9 is equal to 7?

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Evan · Bradley C.
May 13, 2018

#4x+9=7# or #4(x+9)=7#

Explanation:

It actually depends on how one interprets and comprehends the question, given the lack of punctuation of the question.

1) Four times the sum of a number and 9 is equal to 7.

This can mean 4 times of a number, then add 9 to get 7.

#4x+9=7#

2) Four times the sum of a number and 9 is equal to 7.

This can mean 4 times of a number and 9 to get 7.

#4(x+9)=7#

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