SOLUTION: How do you write three times the sum of a number and 4 minus the number is equal to 18 in a equation

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Question 992986: How do you write three times the sum of a number and 4 minus the number is equal to 18 in a equation
Found 2 solutions by josgarithmetic, MathTherapy:
Answer by josgarithmetic(39618) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Literally transcribe the description. No tricks are needed!

p, "a number"; You can choose any variable you want.
"Three times the sum..."
3%28theSumWhichWillBeDescribed%29

"the sum of a number and 4 minus the number"
%28p%2B%284-p%29%29

"...is 18."
3%28p%2B%284-p%29%29=18

The real trouble is that your description is bad. You cannot solve the equation and the equation is FALSE.

Answer by MathTherapy(10552) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
How do you write three times the sum of a number and 4 minus the number is equal to 18 in a equation
The above translated: highlight_green%283%28N+%2B+4%29+-+N+=+18%29