SOLUTION: three times the sum of a number and 4 is 3. find the number

Question 192005: three times the sum of a number and 4 is 3. find the number

Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
"three times the sum of a number and 4 is 3." translates to

Start with the given equation.

Distribute.

Subtract from both sides.

Combine like terms on the right side.

Divide both sides by to isolate .

Reduce.

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Answer:

So the answer is which means that the number is -3
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