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I think of a number multiply it be 3 and add 4 i get 22 using this statement form an equation

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Explanation:

let us first start by denoting your number as x.

we multiply x by 3 and get 3x.

we add 4 to 3x and get 3x+4.

that sum is equal to 22.

thus, we have the equation:


3x + 4 = 22

OPTIONAL

to solve this, we start by subtracting 4 on both sides.

this leaves us with 3x = 18.

next, we divide both sides by 3.

this finally leaves us with x = 6.

so, your number was 6.

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