Question

6. If a number is tripled and the result is increased by 5, we get 50. Find the number.
7. Find two numbers such that one of them exceeds the other by 18 and their sum is 92.
8. One out of two numbers is thrice the other. If their sum is 124, find the numbers.​

Answer 1

Answer

- let the number be x

3x + 5 = 50

3x = 45

x = 15

so the number is 15 when it is tripled and increased by 5, we get 50.