Question

The sum of 4 times a number and 15 is 47. Find the number.

Answer 1

8

Explanation:

Answer 2

The number is 8.

Explanation:

Write an equation then solve by isolating the variable.

let x be the number

4x + 15 = 47 Subtract 15 from both sides

4x = 47 - 15

4x = 32 Divide both sides by 4

x = 32/4

x = 8

Therefore the number is 8.