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) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi,
Let n represent the number. Write as You read:
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%28%28n%2F4%29+%2B2%29%2A3+=+12
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Simplify and solve:
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%28%28n%2F4%29+%2B2%29=+4
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%28n%2F4%29=+2
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n = 8
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Check Your answer:
(8/4 +2)* 3 = 12