Question

30 less than 4 times a number is equal to 14

Answer 1

30 less than means -30
4 times a number means 4 times x or 4x
equal means =
14 is 14

-30+4x=14
add 30 boths ides
30-30+4x=14+30
0+4x=44
4x=44
divid by 4
4/4x=44/4
1x=11
x=11

Answer 2

4x-30=14
+30 +30
_________
4x=44
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4 4
x=11

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