Question

A number is divided by four. The result is added to five. This result is multiplied by three to give 27. What is the number?

Answer 1

x=16

Explanation:

We'll say that x represents the number.

3(
`(x)/(4)`+5)=27 given equation

`(3x)/(4)`+15=27 distributive property

3x/4=12 subtract

3x=48 multiply

x=16 divide

Answer 2

The answer is 16

Explanation:16/4=4

4+5=9

9*3=27