Question

fourteen less than three fourth of a number is negative eight. find the number . translate each sentence into an equation and solve

Answer 1

Answer: n = 8

Explanation:

Let the number be n:

The equation is:

`(3)/(4)`n - 14 = -8

Now to solve:

`(3)/(4)`n - 14 + 14 = -8 + 14

`(3)/(4)`n = 6

`(4)/(3)`×
`(3)/(4)`n = 6×
`(4)/(3)`

n = 8

Answer 2

`\begin{gathered} \text{let the number is x,} \\ So,\text{ }(3x)/(4)-14=-8 \\ \Rightarrow(3x)/(4)=14-8 \\ 3x=6*4 \\ x=(24)/(3) \\ x=8 \end{gathered}`