Question

3 times number decreased by 2 is 3

Answer 1

Answer:

x = 5/3

Solution:

• Given : 3 times a number decreased by 2 is 3 .
• To find : The number .

Let the required number be x .

Now,

According to the question , 3 times the required number decreased by 2 gives the result 3 .

Thus,

=> 3x - 2 = 3

=> 3x = 3 + 2

=> 3x = 5

=> x = 5/3

Hence ,

The required answer is :

x = 5/3