Four less than three times a number is eleven. what is the number?

Answer 1

Hi Isac!

I'd love to help you.

First, let's translate the word problem into an equation. Then, we will solve for x.

Question: Four less than three times a number is eleven. what is the number?

"three times a number" means the following: 3x

Now we the question states that we have "4 less", this means the following: -4

Thus, altogether the answer is 3x-4=11

Still with me?

Okay so now let's solve for x, by rearranging the equation. See below for step by step.

3x-4=11

3x-4+4=11+4

3x=15

3x/3=15/3

x=5

The number equals 5.

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