Question

5 less than thrice a number and add 7. the result is 14. the number is =?

Answer 1

[tex]3 x-5+7=14 [/tex]
$3 x+2=14$
$3 x=14-2$
$3 x=12$
$x=12/3$
$x=4$

Answer 2

Let the number be x.

Given, 3x - 5 + 7 = 14

            3x - 2 = 14

             3x = 12

               x = 4.