Question

Which equation can be used to solve the problem below?

If four times a number is increased by 15, the result is three less than six times the number. Find the number.

Question 7 options:

4 (x + 15) = 6x -3


4x + 15 = 6(x-3)


4x + 15 = 6x -3


4x + 15 = 3-6x

Answer 1

4x + 15 = 6x - 3

Explanation:

Four times an unknown number is 4x, add 15 like it says, then it says three less so it would be - 3 and then it says than six times the [unknown] number, which remains being x

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