Question

1. The sum of three times a number and 15 is 42. Find the number.
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Answer 1

Answer:

let the number be X

ATQ

3X+15=42

X=9

Answer 2

Answer:

let the desired no. be x

=3x+15=42

3x=42-15

3x=27

x=27/3

therefore,x=9