Question

Fifteen less than 4 times a no. is 9. Find the number

Answer 1

Let the number be x

Fifteen less than 4 times a no. is 9

⇒ 4x - 15 = 9

Solve x:

4x - 15 = 9

4x = 24

x = 6

Answer: The number is 6

Answer 2

let the number be "x".

given that the number is 15 lessthan 4 times the x is 9

→4x-15=9

4x=9+15

4x=24

x=24/4

x=6

∴The required number is 6.