Question

Two less than three– fourths of a number is ten. What is the number?

Answer 1

Answer:

Option D. 16

Step-by-step explanation:

Let

x ----> the number

we know that

The linear equation that represent this problem is equal to

$\frac{3}{4}x-2=10$

Solve for x

Multiply by 4 both sides

$(4)*\frac{3}{4}x-2*4=10*4$

$3x-8=40$

Adds 8 both sides

$3x-8+8=40+8$

$3x=48$

Divide by 3 both sides

$3x/3=48/3$

$x=16$

therefore

The number is 16