Question

If 5 more than 3 times a number is 17, Find the number​

Answer 1

Answer:

4

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the number be x

A/q

3x+5=17

3x=17-5

3x=12

x=12/3

x=4

So the number is 4.

Answer 2

Answer:

Let the number be X

3x + 5 = 17

3x = 17 - 5

3x = 12

x = 12/3 = 4