One less than the product of four and a number is eleven

Question

One less than the product of four and a number is eleven

Answer 1

Hi, KHM!

You can solve this problem with an algebraic equation:

4x -1 = 11

Then solve the equation:

4x = 11 +1

4x = 12

x = 12/4

x = 3

The unknown number is 3.

Hope this helps!

Richard