Question

A student made an error when solving this problem.

A number divided by 3 is 4 more than 11. What is the number?
What is the correct solution to this problem?
O-45
H21
N45

Answer 1

The answer is 45

Explanation:

The equation would be:

x/3 = 11+4

Do the math on the right side:

x/3 = 15

Multiply both sides by 3 to clear the fraction on the left side:

x = 45