If three times a certain number is increased by 4 the result is 28

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Jeffbyrnes asked May 15, 2023

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If three times a certain number is increased by 4 the result is 28

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The number is 8. You work backwards. 28-4=24. 24/3=8

Prathamesh Mhatre answered May 17, 2023

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Answer:

The number is 8

Explanation:

Let x be the number

3x+4 = 28

Subtract4 from each side

3x+4-4 = 28-4

3x= 24

Divide by 3

3x/3 =24/3

x = 8

James Brandon answered May 19, 2023

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