Question

Seven less than four times a number is nine. FIND the number

Answer 1

4

Explanation:

You can use a simple formula for finding the answer to problems like these. You read it out and put your information in order and use a variable (such as x) in place of the number.

4 * x - 7 = 9

Then solve by getting your variable alone on one side.

Add 7 to both sides: 4 * x = 16

Divide both sides by 4: x = 4

Answer 2

4

Explanation:

4 times 4 is 16. 7 less than 16 is 9.