588 is 4 times as much as what?

Here we will show you and explain using simple algebra how to calculate "what" in this sentence: "588 is 4 times as much as what?"

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To clarify, "588 is 4 times as much as what?" is the same as "588 is 4 times as much as x", "What is x?" or "4 times a number will have a product of 588 - what is that number?"

Based on that information, we created the following equation to solve "588 is 4 times as much as what?":

4 • x = 588

To solve for x, we divide both sides by 4 to get x by itself. Here is the math to illustrate:

4 • x = 588
4x = 588
4x/4 = 588/4
x = 147

Thus, the answer to "588 is 4 times as much as what?" is 147.

In other words, 588 is 4 times as much as 147 because 4 times 147 equals 588. Note that the answer is rounded if necessary.

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