Question :
if the quotient of three times a number and four is decreased by three, the result is nine. whats the number
Answer :
Trevor,
number = x
(3x÷ 4) - 3 = 9
Use a common denominator 4: 3x - 12 = 36
3x = 48
x = 16
Does it fit the original equation?
[(3 x 16) ÷ 4] -3 = (48 ÷ 4) -3 = 12 - 3 = 9
Hope it helps
