Translate into an algebraic equation and solve. If four is added to 3 times a certain number, the result is 40. What is that certain n

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Translate into an algebraic equation and solve. If four is added to 3 times a certain number, the result is 40. What is that certain number?

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+130561

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So

4 + 4 + 4 + N = 40 or, algebraically.....

3(4) + N = 40

12 + N = 40 subtract 12 from both sides

N = 28

And that's the number.....

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+130561

+5

Best Answer

So

4 + 4 + 4 + N = 40 or, algebraically.....

3(4) + N = 40

12 + N = 40 subtract 12 from both sides

N = 28

And that's the number.....

CPhill Dec 17, 2014

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