when 12 is added to a certain number and the result is multiplied by 4. the final result is 60. find the number.

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Ireland Hayes

3 July, 10:10

when 12 is added to a certain number and the result is multiplied by 4. the final result is 60. find the number.

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Jaydon Schmitt · Answer 1

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Explanation:

let the number be x

perform and forming expression

12 is added

=12 + x

4 is multiplied to expression

= 4 (12 + x)

result is 60

equating

4 (12 + x) = 60

48 + 4x=60

4x = 60-48

4x = 12

x = 12/4

x = 3