what three times a number is subtracted from 12, the result is 4 plus the number. what is the number?
12-3N=4+N
Solve for N.
three subtracted from 4 times a number is 17.Find the number.
To solve this problem, we can set up an equation based on the given information. Let's say the number is represented by "x". Based on the problem, we can create the equation:
12 - 3x = 4 + x
To solve the equation, we'll combine like terms and move all terms with "x" to one side:
12 - 4 = x + 3x
8 = 4x
Next, we'll isolate x by dividing both sides of the equation by 4:
8/4 = x
2 = x
So, the number that satisfies the given condition is 2.