Answered

Get reliable answers to your questions at Westonci.ca, where our knowledgeable community is always ready to help. Get quick and reliable solutions to your questions from a community of experienced professionals on our platform. Get precise and detailed answers to your questions from a knowledgeable community of experts on our Q&A platform.

Three times a number decreased by fourteen is four.

Sagot :

iGreen
3 times a number is 3x
decreased by 14 is '- 14'
is 4 is '= 4'

So we have:

3x - 14 = 4

Add 14 to both sides:

3x = 18

Divide 3 to both sides:

x = 6
Let the number be 'x' :
[tex]3x-14=4\\ 3x=4+14\\ 3x=18\\ x=\frac { 18 }{ 3 } \\ x=6[/tex]
Thanks for stopping by. We are committed to providing the best answers for all your questions. See you again soon. Thank you for your visit. We're dedicated to helping you find the information you need, whenever you need it. Discover more at Westonci.ca. Return for the latest expert answers and updates on various topics.