Question

I think of a number and divide it by four, the result is equal to the original number minus 3. Find the number.

Answer 1

Answer:

Ans will be -12

Step-by-step explanation:

Becoz -12/4=-3

Answer 2

Answer:

The number is 4

Step-by-step explanation:

Let,

The number = x

★ According to the question :

A number and divide it by four :

⇒ x / 4

The result is equal to the original number minus 3 :

⇒ x / 4 = x - 3

⇒ x = 4 (x - 3)

⇒ x = 4x - 12

⇒ x - 4x = - 12

⇒ - 3x = - 12

⇒ 3x = 12

⇒ x = 12 / 3

⇒ x = 4

Therefore,

The number is 4

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★ Verification :

Original number divide it by four :

⇒ 4 / 4 = 1

The original number minus 3 :

⇒ 4 - 3 = 1

.°. 1 = 1

LHS = RHS