Question

If 75 equals a number plus four times the number, find the number.

Answer 1

18.75

Answer 2

thats what i got to but this test is giving me these to choose from


A.
–15
B.
30
C.
15
D.
–30

Answer 3

Choose a letter to represent the number.
How would you write "four times the number?"
How would you write "a number plus four times the number?"

When none of the given possible answers matches, it's a good idea to go back and make sure you've copied the problem down correctly.

Answer 4

It would be 15 right?

Answer 5

yes i see what i did wrong now

Answer 6

@vega111: Please let's stop dealing with answers. Focus on HOW to obtain the correct answer.