SOLUTION: three is added to a number, and then the sum is multiplied by 4.The result is 16.What is the number.

Question 106930: three is added to a number, and then the sum is multiplied by 4.The result is 16.What is the number.
Found 2 solutions by an, Fombitz:
Answer by an(14) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
this a an easy question try solving
3+?=4 x ?
3 + 1=4 x 4= 16
so 1 is the number

Answer by Fombitz(32388) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Let's call your number N.
Then

To solve the problem, put the knowns on one side and unknown on the other.

Divide both sides by 4.

Subtract 3 from boths sides.

Check your answer.

Your answer led to a true statement.
It's a good solution.
Your number is 1.
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