SOLUTION: If 3 times a certain number is increased by 4 the result is 28 If x is "the number," which of the following equations could be used to solve for the number? a.3x + 4 = 28 b.3(x

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Question 481016: If 3 times a certain number is increased by 4 the result is 28 If x is "the number," which of the following equations could be used to solve for the number?
a.3x + 4 = 28
b.3(x + 4) = 28
c.3x = 4 + 28


Found 2 solutions by ewatrrr, stanbon:
Answer by ewatrrr(10682) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi,

If 3 times a certain number (x) is increased by 4 the result is 28 

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 3x + 4 = 28

Answer by stanbon(57384) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
If 3 times a certain number is increased by 4 the result is 28 If x is "the number," which of the following equations could be used to solve for the number?
a.3x + 4 = 28
b.3(x + 4) = 28
c.3x = 4 + 28
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Ans: a
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Cheers,
Stan H.