Question

One fourth of a number 'x' is 3 more than 7 can be represented explain?
(a)m/4 + 7 =3
(b)m/4 +3 =7
​​​(c)m/4 - 7 = 3
(d)m/4 - 3 = 7

Answer 1

let the number be x

one fourth of x is x/4

x/4 is 3 greater than 7

it means that the difference between x/4 and 7 is 3

so x/4 - 7 = 3