Question

Five less than 3 times a number is - 20. Find the number.​

Answer 1

Answer:

let the number be x and given that 3times the number 5 less than is 20 => 3x-5=20=> 3x=25=> x=25/3 .

Answer 2

Answer:

let the no.= a

3a-5= -20

3a= -20+5

3a= -15

a= -15/3

a= -5

hope it helps..