Question

Which equation or inequality represents the given statement?

1 more than 3 times a number is less than the sum of 3 and the same number
OA
3x + 1 = x+3
B.
3x-1 > x+3
OC.
3x+1 D. 3x - 1 = x +3

Answer 1

D. 3x + 1 < x + 3

Explanation:

Assuming the number to be x

Three times a number = 3x

1 more than 3 times a number = 1 + 3x

The symbol for less than is = <

The sum of 3 and the same number = x + 3

After assembling the given data, the equation will be:

3x + 1 < x + 3

[The options given in the question are incorrect. The correct options will be:

A. 3x + 1 = x + 3

B. 3x − 1 = x + 3

C. 3x − 1 > x + 3

D. 3x + 1 < x + 3 ]

∴ Option D is the correct answer.