SOLUTION: I am trying to solve multi-step equations by working backwards. The question is: Three is added to a number, and then the sum is multiplied by 4. The result is 16. Find the numbe

SOLUTION: I am trying to solve multi-step equations by working backwards. The question is: Three is added to a number, and then the sum is multiplied by 4. The result is 16. Find the numbe

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Question 219362: I am trying to solve multi-step equations by working backwards. The question is: Three is added to a number, and then the sum is multiplied by 4. The result is 16. Find the number.
Answer by rfer(16322) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Backwards is the right direction.
16/4=4-3=1
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