Question

Desiree made 100 cookies this week, she baked 4 more than three times the total she made last week. How many cookies did she bake last week?

Answer 1

I can’t explain but I can do this

3x + 4 = 100 x = 32 cookies

Answer 2

 Desiree made 100 cookies this week.  She baked 4 more than three times the total she made last week.  How many cookies did she bake last week.

3x + 4 = 100                                      x = 32 cookies