Question

translate the sentence into an equation.
nine more than the product of a number and 4 is equal to 3.
use the variable w for the unknown number.

Explanation:

Step1: Define product of w and 4

The product of the unknown number $w$ and 4 is $4w$.

Step2: Add 9 to the product

"Nine more than" the product means add 9 to $4w$: $4w + 9$.

Step3: Set equal to 3

The result equals 3, so form the equation.
$4w + 9 = 3$

Answer:

$4w + 9 = 3$