168k views
1 vote
I am thinking of a number. If you add 3 to the number and then multiply the sum by four, you end up with 48. What is my number?

1 Answer

3 votes

Answer:

9

Explanation:

48 / 4 = 12

12 - 3 = 9

Check Work

9 + 3 = 12

12 * 4 = 48

User Jacek Konieczny
by
4.0k points