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If four times a number plus 3 is 11, what is the number?

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4n+3=11
4n=8
n=2
I hope this helped

User Gorlok
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The number is 2

To find the answer set the problem up like this:

4X + 3 = 11

Now, solve for X.
Whatever you do to one side of the = sign, do to the other side.
Take 3 away from both sides: 4x = 8
Now divide both sides by 4: x = 2
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