Question

The sum of a number is P and seven is divided by 12.the result is three what is the number?

Answer 1

P = 29

Explanation:

3 = P + 7

12

Step 1: Multiply 12 on both sides; 12(3) = P + 7, or 36 = P + 7

Step 2: Subtract 7 on both sides; 29 = P

Solution: P = 29