Question

"The sum of one-third of a number and 4 is 7. What is the number? "

can someone walk me threw this?

Answer 1

9

Explanation:

This can be solved using Alegebra

First it must be made into an equation 4 + one thrid of a number something (x) = 7

4 + 1/3x = 7

Next it must be simplfied, 4 + 1/3x = 7

-4 -4

1/3x=3

X3 X3

x=9

Answer 2

7-4= 3

one-third of 9 is 3

so the answer would be one-third of 9

Explanation:

one-third of 9 is 3

3+4=7