write an equation and solve to find the number

Question

the difference of the product of  number, y, and 3 and 24 is 237

 

Answer 1

Hi, Ieasha!

 

This sentence seems a little confusing at first, so let's look at the pieces of it.

 

"The difference of" tells us there will be 2 expressions to subtract.

 

The first expression is "the product of number, y, and 3,"  that is, y times 3. Write it as 3y.

 

The second expression is 24.

 

"Is" means "equals."

 

So we have:

 

    3y - 24 = 237

 

To solve by getting the variable by itself, add 24 to both sides:      3y = 261

 

Then divide by 3:     y = 87

 

Hope this helps!

Kathye P.