Question

One third of a number is three more than one fourth the same number. What is the number.

Answer 1

(1/3)x=3+(1/4)x
is the same as
(4/12)x=(36/12)+(3/12)x
subtract the 3/12x from each side
(1/12)x=36/12
multiply by 12 on each side
x=36