Question

A certain number divided by four, added to twice that number equals 12, all written in an equation. What is the number?

A) 2
B) 4
C) 6
D) 8

Answer 1

To find the number, use algebraic manipulation to solve the equation x/4 + 2x = 12. The number is approximately 5.33.

Step-by-step explanation:

To find the number, let's represent it as x.

The equation can be written as:

x/4 + 2x = 12

Combining like terms, we have:

3x/4 = 12

To isolate x, multiply both sides of the equation by 4/3:

x = 16/3

Therefore, the number is approximately 5.33.