Question

14. If 5 is subtracted from three times a number, the result is 16. Find the number.
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Answer 1

Answer:

let the number = x

As per question

3x - 5 = 16

3x = 21

x = 7

Answer 2

Answer:

3x-5=16

3x=16+5

3x=21

x=21/3=7