Question

Find the number which on 42 more than the number multiplying by 4, is​

Answer 1

Answer:

Let the number be x.

Given that

4x=x+45

4x−x=45

3x=45

x=

3

45

x=15.

Answer 2

Verified answer:

$4x = x + 42$

$4x - x = 42$

$3x = 42$

$x = \frac{42}{3}$

$x = 14$