What number when multiplied by four exceeds itself by 42?
Let the number be n. We have:
4n = n + 42
Subtract n from each side:
3n = 42
Divide each side by 3
n = 14
Let the number be n. We have:
4n = n + 42
Subtract n from each side:
3n = 42
Divide each side by 3
n = 14