SOLUTION: Nineteen is four larger than three times a certain number. Find the number.

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Question 427389: Nineteen is four larger than three times a certain number. Find the number.
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Nineteen is four larger than three times a certain number x

3x%2B4=19
3x=19-4
3x=15
x=15%2F3
x=5
check:
three times a certain number 3x=3%2A5=15
and 19 is 4 larger than 15