Question

one fourth of the number 21 less than twice the number​

Answer 1

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the number be x.

Then, one -fourthvof the number=x/4

and twice the number =2x

A/Q

x/4+21=2x

x/4-2x=-21

x-8x/4=-21

-7x/4=-21

-7x=-21×4

-x=-21×4/7

-x=-12

x=12

So the number =12