Question

Eleven increased by three times a number equals 68) Write an equation for this situation and then find the

number

Answer 1

11+3x=68

x=19

Explanation:

11+3x=68 is your equation.

subtract 11 from both side to get 3x alone

3x=68-11

3x=57

divide 3 from both sides to get x alone

x=57/3

x=19

19 is your number.