Question

One fourth of a number x is three more than three times a number y. Solve for x.​

Answer 1

Explanation:

x/4 = 3y + 3

x = 4(3y + 3)

x = 12y + 12.

Answer 2

x = 12y + 12

Explanation:

One fourth of a number x is three more than three times a number can be rewritten symbolically as (x/4) = 3y + 3.

Solving this for x by multiplying all three terms by 4:

x = 12y + 12