Question

I think of a number multiply it by 3 and add 4 i get 22

use the statement above ,to form an equation.
a)use the letter x for the uknown number
b) solve the equation

Answer 1

x = 6

Explanation:

i think of a number multiply it by 3 and add 4 i get 22.

x = a number

x is being multiplied by 3 (3*x or 3x), thening add 4 is equal to 22.

3x + 4 = 22

- 4 - 4

3x = 18

/3 /3

x = 6

Therefore, the unknown number is 6.

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