one fourth of a number q is 3 more than 3 times a number w solve for q . help please

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jim_thompson5910 · Answer

"one fourth of a number q is 3 more than 3 times a number w" 

translates to 

q/4 = 3w+3


Now let's solve for q


q/4 = 3w+3


q = 4(3w+3)


q = 12w+12

whynot · Answer

q/4$$q/4=3w+3$$

phi · Answer

one fourth of a number q is 3 more than 3 times a number w.

one fourth   means 1/4
1/4 of a number q means   (1/4) q  or q/4 
     another example: 1/2 of 2 --> (1/2)*2 or 2/2 or 1
q/4 is   means   q/4 =
    is  --> equal, or =
    Example:  2*2 is 4  --> 2*2 = 4
    sometimes "as much as"  means equal

q/4 = 3 more than
     3 more than means 3+
     Example:  3 more than 2 --> 3+2

q/4 = 3 + 3 times a number w
     3 times w  means 3 w 
q/4 = 3 + 3 w


solve for q .
now it is algebra.