Question

If 5 is subtracted from three times a number, the result is 16. Find the number.​

Answer 1

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$3x - 5 = 16$

$= ) \: 3x = 16 + 5$

$= ) \: 3x = 21$

$= ) \: x = 7$

Answer 2

Step-by-step explanation:

3x-5=16

3x=16+5

3x=21

$x = \frac{21}{3}$

$x = 7$