Question

Form the linear equation for the statement and then solve

$3$ taken away from $4$ times a number is $9$. Find the number.

Answer 1

Let the number be $x$.

According to the question,

$$\begin{gathered} 4x-3=9 \\ 4x=9+3 \\ 4x=12 \\ x=\frac{12}{4} \\ x=3 \end{gathered}$$

Hence, the required number is $3$.