Question

A number divided by three, then increased by four is nine.
(As an equation)

Answer 1

x = 15

Equation = x

__. +4=9

3

Explanation:

x = number

x

__. + 4 =9

3

First, you subtract 4 on both sides of the equation to get x by itself.

x

__. = 5

3

Then, you multiply the denominator (3) on both sides to get x by itself

x = 15