Question 456955
x = the number


3x - 9
------- = 21 {(nine less than three times a number) divided by 4, is 21}
4


3x - 9 = 84 {multiplied both sides by 4}


3x = 93 {added 9 to both sides}


x = 31 {divided both sides by 3}
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