Question

four times the sum of a number and -3 is 4 more than twice the number write and solve an equation to find the number

Answer 1

well what does sum mean?

Answer 2

idk

Answer 3

addition. The sum of two numbers means you are adding them together

Answer 4

can u show me how to solve it plz?

Answer 5

I'm working on it. Just trying to make sure you understand.

Answer 6

k

Answer 7

so let's make some number=x

Answer 8

the sum of some number and -3 means. x+(-3) or x-3. We good so far?

Answer 9

yes just keep going

Answer 10

now if we need 4 times the sum of a number and 3 that makes it 4(x-3)

Answer 11

k

Answer 12

and if 4 times the sum of a number and -3 is 4 more than twice the number we have
\[4(x-3)>2x-4\]

Answer 13

now you just have to solve for x

Answer 14

so whts the answer

Answer 15

\[x >4\]

Answer 16

thnxs