Question

Felisha is thinking of a number that is 3 times the value of Monique’s number. Felishas number is also 3 more than 4 times the value of Monique’s number.What is Monique’s number?

Answer 1

let 'x' be Monique's number

Felisha's number = 3x (considering the first statement)

Felisha's number = 4x + 3 (considering the second statement)

3x = 4x +3

3x-4x = 3

-x = 3

x=-3

Answer 2

let 'x' be Monique's number
Felisha's number = 3x (considering the first statement)
Felisha's number = 4x + 3 (considering the second statement)
3x = 4x +3
3x-4x = 3
-x = 3
x=-3