Question

What is the correct solution to this problem?

A number divided by 3 is four more than –11. What is the number?

A.
–45

B.
–21

C.-7/3


D.
45

Answer 1

We can first write an equation to represent this problem.
Then we can solve the equation.

Answer 2

Let's use x for the unknown number.

Answer 3

can u just give me the answer

Answer 4

please cause i have to go

Answer 5

if i dont finish my mom wont be happy with me

Answer 6

a number ------> x
a number divided by 3 ------> x/3
a number divided by 3 is 4 more than 11 ------> x/3 = 11 + 4

Answer 7

We have an equation:
\(\dfrac{x}{3} = 11 + 4\)
Add the right side:
\(\dfrac{x}{3} = 15\)
Multiply both sides by 3:
\(x = 45\)

Answer 8

thanks!

Answer 9

The number is 45

Answer 10

You're welcome.