Question

When 142 is added to a number, the result is 64 more than 3 times the number. Find the number.

Answer 1

the answer would be 490

Explanation:

Answer 2

Explanation:

We will use 'x' as the number.

You convert the problem to an equation.

142+x=64+3(x)

Then you subtract 142.

142+x=64+3(x)

-142 -142

x=-78+3(x)

Now you subract 3x.

x=-78+3x

-3x -3x

-2x=-78

Finally, you divide.

-2x=-78

/-2 /-2

x=36

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