Translate the sentence into an equation

Question

Four more than the product of a number and 9 is 3

Answer 1

Four more than the product of a number and 9 is 3.

Let N = the number

"Four more than" translates to "+4"

"the product of a number and 9" translates to "9N"

"Four more than the product of a number and 9" translates to "9N + 4"

"is 3" translates to "= 3"

Putting it all together:

9N + 4 = 3

And, if you wanted to solve for N:

9N + 4 - 4 = 3 - 4 Subtracting 4 from both sides.

9N = - 1

9N/9 = - 1/9 Dividing both sides by 9.

N = - (1/9)

CHECKING:

Does 9N + 4 = 3?

(9)(-1/9) + 4 = -1 + 4 = 3 Yes.

Hope this helps you Grecia.