document.write( "Question 881410: When we add 55 to a number X and divide the total by 4, the result is three times the original number. Find X \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #532196 by algebrahouse.com(1659) You can put this solution on YOUR website! x + 55 \n" ); document.write( "------ = 3x {55 added to x, all divided by 4, equals 3 times x} \n" ); document.write( "4 \n" ); document.write( "x + 55 = 12x {multiplied each side by 4} \n" ); document.write( "55 = 11x {subtracted x from each side} \n" ); document.write( "x = 5 {divided each side by 11} \n" ); document.write( " For more help from me, visit: www.algebrahouse.com \n" ); document.write( " |