Question

A number plus 1 is multiplied by 3 = 7 times a number minus 5. What is the number. ​

Answer 1

let the number be 'x'

According to given condition:

(x + 1)(3) = 7x - 5

3x + 3 = 7x - 5

3 + 5 = 7x - 3x

4x = 8

x = 2

Hence, the number is 2.

Answer 2

Answer:

2

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the no.be "x"

A.T.P,

3(x+1)=7x-5

3x+3=7x-5

3x-7x=-5-3

-4x=-8

x=-8/-4

x=+2

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