Question

If 1 is subtracted from thrice a number, then the result is 6 added to twice the same number. Find the number.

Answer 1

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the no be x.

3x-6=2x+6

3x-2x=6+6

x=12

Answer 2

Answer:

The required number is 7.

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the number be x.

By the problem;

3x - 1 = 2x + 6

⇒ x = 7

Verification:

L.H.S = 3x - 1

= 20

= 14 + 6

=2x + 6 = RHS