Question

You and your friend are discussing how many sections you've completed so far in Algebra 1. You tell your friend "I've finished 3 times as many sections as you" Your friend replies "You've only finished 4 more sections than I have" How many sections have you and your friend completed?

Answer 1

@haley_mememe

I guess it would be:

x = number of sections.

times = multiplication
more than = addition

Friend one: "I have finished 3 times as many sections as you"
3 times x = 3*x = n

friend two: "you've only finished 4 more sections than I have"
n+4

How many sections have you "and" your friend completed

and = the total sections completed which means sum.

total sections.
3x+4