Question

One fourth of the sum of a number and two is three.

Answer 1

The number is 6.

Explanation:

`(1)/(4)=0.25`

0.25 × (y × 2) = 3

0.25 × 2y = 3

0.5y = 3

0.5y ÷ 0.5 = 3 ÷ 0.5

y = 6

Check:

0.25 × (y × 2) = 3

0.25 × (6 × 2) = 3

0.25 × 12 = 3

3 = 3

Answer 2

x = 10

Explanation:

(1/4(x +2) = 3

x+2 = 12

x = 10