Question

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

Answer 1

Let the number be 'x'.

A/Q,

three times this no.= 3x

Therefore,

3x-5=16

→ 3x = 16+5

→ 3x = 21

→ x = 21/3

→ x= 7

So, the number is 7.

Answer 2

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the number be x

3x-5=16

3x=21

x=7