Three multiplied by the sum of 4 and a number is the same as 18 more than the number. find the number.

if n is "the number," which equation could be used to solve for the number?

3(4+n)=18+n
distribute
12+3n=18+n
minus n both sides
12+2n=18
minus 12 both sides
2n=6
divide by 2
n=3

the number is 3
equation is
3(4+n)=18+n

On monday,mrs.wise bought 3 lbs of apples at $4per lb= 4*3=$12on tuesday ,20%off and she buy 5 lbs of apples = $4-20%=3.20*5lb=$16example: other wise when she buy 5lbs on monday she have to spend 4*5=20