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Suri's age is 4 less than 3 times her cousin's age. Suri is 17 years old. Which method can be

used to find c, her cousin's age?
Solve the equation 3c - 4 = 17.
Subtract 4 from 17, then divide by 3.
Solve the equation 4c – 3 = 17.
Add 4 to 17, then multiply by 3.

User Falon
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Answer:

add 4 to 17 then multiply by three

Explanation:

makes sense

User PaulF
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Answer:

Explanation:

3c - 4 = 17

Add 4 to 17

3c = 17 + 4

3c = 21

Now divide both sides by 3

3c/3 = 21/3

c = 7

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