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

Question

anonymous · Answer

18.75

anonymous · Answer

thats what i got to but this test is giving me these to choose from


A.
–15
B.
30
C.
15
D.
–30

mathmale · Answer

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.

anonymous · Answer

It would be 15 right?

anonymous · Answer

yes i see what i did wrong now

mathmale · Answer

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