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Popular Word Problems >

The sum of 3 times a number and 8 is 4

Solution

T h e s u m o f 3 t im es a n u mb er an d 8 i s 4

Solution

The number : - 1 \frac{1}{3}

Solution steps

Represent the number with

x

A.T.Q.:

3 x + 8 = 4

Solve for

x, 3 x + 8 = 4 : x = - \frac{4}{3}

Convert improper fractions to mixed numbers:

\frac{4}{3} = 1 \frac{1}{3}

The number : - 1 \frac{1}{3}

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