Question

If 5 is subtracted from 3 times a number the result is 16 find the number.​

Answer 1

Answer:

Let the number be x

three times a number=3x

5 subtracted from 3 times a number=3x-5=16

3x=16+5

3x=21

x=21/3

x=7

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer 2

Answer:

number = 7

Step-by-step explanation:

let number=n

3n-5=16

3n=16+5

3n=21

n=21/3

n=7

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