What is the equation

Question

The product of seven and a number is equal to four times the difference of the number and three

Answer 1

For such type of problems, check word by word.

Let the number be a

7 *a {The product of seven and a number }

7 *a = {equal to}

7 *a = 4 ( ) {four times}

7a = 4 (a-3) {the difference of the number and three}

Answer 2

The equation is

7x = 4(x - 3).