2 years ago

The sum of 3 times a number and 4 is 9.

Mathematics

2 answers:

larisa [96]2 years ago

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Answer: x = 5/3

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the number be x

Then

3x + 4 = 9

3x = 9-4

3x = 5

x = 5/3

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Dafna1 [17]2 years ago

7 0

Answer:

x = 5/3 or 1.6

Step-by-step explanation:

The sum of 3 times a number and 4 is 9

Step 1. Write the phrase as an expression

3x + 4 = 9

Step 2. Solve for x

3x + 4 = 9

Step 3. Subtract 4 from 9

3x = 9 - 4

3x = 5

Step 4. Isolate the variable

x = 5/3

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