Question

5 less than thrice a number and add 7. The result is 14 the number is-

Answer 1

let the no be. x
so,
3x-5 +7 = 14
3x = 12
x = 4

Answer 2

Let the required number be x,

According to the question,




3 times of x - 5 + 7 = 14

=> ( 3 × x ) + 2 = 14

=> 3x = 14 - 2

=> 3x = 12

$= > x = \frac{12}{3}$



=> x = 4




Hence, required number is 4.