SOLUTION: 3 is subtracted from the product of 4 and a number

Question 990726: 3 is subtracted from the product of 4 and a number
Found 2 solutions by ikleyn, farohw:
Answer by ikleyn(52803) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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4x - 3.

Answer by farohw(175) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

Let the product of 4 and a number be 4x then subtract 3 from it:

The equation is 4x - 3

If you have to solve it, first set the equation equal to zero:
4x - 3 = 0

4x = 3

4x/4 = 3/4

x = 3/4

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