SOLUTION: A third of a whole number decreased by 4 is 3. How much is three times the number increased by 4?

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Question 1065839: A third of a whole number decreased by 4 is 3. How much is three times the number increased by 4?
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Answer by math_helper(2461) About Me  (Show Source):
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x = the number
(x/3) - 4 = 3 —> x/3 = 7 —> x = 21
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3*(21+4) = 3*25 = 75
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Answer by MathTherapy(10557) About Me  (Show Source):
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A third of a whole number decreased by 4 is 3. How much is three times the number increased by 4?
Let number be N

We get: %281%2F3%29N+-+4+=+3

N - 12 = 9 ----- Multiplying by LCD, 3

N, or number = 9 + 12, or 21



Also, 3(21) + 4 = 63 + 4 = highlight_green%2867%29