Question

Find a number whose product with 4 is the same as its sum with 12 ?

Answer 1

let that number be "x"
so according to the given condition
4x = 12 + x
can you solve it now..??

Answer 2

@StudentAthlete ???

Answer 3

so it is 3 ?

Answer 4

no...
4x = 12 + x
subtract "x" on both sides
4x-x = 12 + x - x
3x = 12
divide by "3" on both sides
3x/3 = 12/3
x = 4

Answer 5

@StudentAthlete got it Now..??

Answer 6

yess thanks