Asked by Mack
If 4 less than 3 times a certain number is 2 more than the number ,what is the number?
a.-1
b.-3
c.1
d.2
e.3 Do I solve it like this:
3n-4=n+2?? If so, how do I solve this problem?
You have the equation right.
a.-1
b.-3
c.1
d.2
e.3 Do I solve it like this:
3n-4=n+2?? If so, how do I solve this problem?
You have the equation right.
Answers
Answered by
Lina
The answer is 3 (choice E).
If 3n-4=n+2... you need to breakdown the equation. Add 4 to both sides. So that leaves you with 3n=n+6. Subtract 1n from both sides. So that leaves you with 2n=6. Divide both sides by 2... therefore n=3.
If 3n-4=n+2... you need to breakdown the equation. Add 4 to both sides. So that leaves you with 3n=n+6. Subtract 1n from both sides. So that leaves you with 2n=6. Divide both sides by 2... therefore n=3.
There are no AI answers yet. The ability to request AI answers is coming soon!
Submit Your Answer
We prioritize human answers over AI answers.
If you are human, and you can answer this question, please submit your answer.