SOLUTION: A number is divided by 4. Then 2 is added to the quotient. Finally the sum is multiplied by 3. The result is 12. What is the number
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Question 346442: A number is divided by 4. Then 2 is added to the quotient. Finally the sum is multiplied by 3. The result is 12. What is the number
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Hi,
Let n represent the number. Write as You read:
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Simplify and solve:
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n = 8
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Check Your answer:
(8/4 +2)* 3 = 12
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