Question

Seven times a number is equal to 12 more than 3 times the number. find the number.

Answer 1

the number is 3

Explanation:

seven times a number is equal to 12 more than 3 times the number

7*n = 12+3*n

7n=12+3n

subtract 3n from each side

7n-3n = 12+3n-3n

4n = 12

divide each side by 4

4n/4 = 12/4

n =3