SOLUTION: A number is multiplied by 4 and increased by 7.
The result is 10 less than 3 times the number.
Which equation will determine the number X?
A. 4x + 7 = 10 - 3x
B. 4x - 7 = 10
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Question 458432: A number is multiplied by 4 and increased by 7.
The result is 10 less than 3 times the number.
Which equation will determine the number X?
A. 4x + 7 = 10 - 3x
B. 4x - 7 = 10 - 3x
C. 4x - 7 = 3x - 10
D. 4x + 7 = 3x - 10
I'm not sure if it is A or D ..........
Found 3 solutions by richwmiller, stanbon, MathLover1:
Answer by richwmiller(17219) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
d) ten less means subtract 10
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
A number is multiplied by 4 and increased by 7.
The result is 10 less than 3 times the number.
Which equation will determine the number X?
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"The result is 10 less than 3 times the number".
This statement can only be interpreted as 3x-10
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Ans: D
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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A. 4x + 7 = 10 - 3x
B. 4x - 7 = 10 - 3x
C. 4x - 7 = 3x - 10
D. 4x + 7 = 3x - 10
I'm not sure if it is A or D ..........
Answer by MathLover1(20850) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
read carefully:
A number is multiplied by 4 and increased by 7....
The result is ....=
10 less than 3 times the number....
so, the answer is:
D.
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