Question

Samantha has triple the number of braclets as Ruth. Ruth has x braclets. All together, they have 48 braclets. Find the value of x.

Answer 1

x + 3x = 48

4x = 48

x = ?

Answer 2

x+3x = 48
4x=48
x=12

Check:
x+3x=48
12+3(12)
48=48