Question

A number is divided by four. The result is added to five. This result is multiplied by three to give 27. What is the number?

Answer 1

Answer:

x=16

Step-by-step explanation:

We'll say that x represents the number.

3($\frac{x}{4}$+5)=27      given equation

$\frac{3x}{4}$+15=27        distributive property

3x/4=12         subtract

3x=48             multiply

x=16               divide

Answer 2

The answer is 16

Explanation:16/4=4

4+5=9

9*3=27