Question

Fifteen less than 4 times a number is 9. Find the number.

Answer 1

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

Given :-

Fifteen less than 4 times a number is 9.

To Find :-

The Number

Solution :-

Let the required number be x

4 times the number = 4x

15 less than 4 times the number = 4x-15

According to the Question,

• ⇒ 4x – 15 = 9
• ⇒ 4x = 9 + 15
• ⇒ 4x = 24
• ⇒ x = 6

Required Number = 6.

Hence, the number is 6.

Answer 2

Answer:

the number is =6

Step-by-step explanation:

let the number be is =x

4 times is =4x

and less of 15 =4x-15=9

4x=9+15

4x=24

x=24/4

x=6