Question

If 5is subtracted from three times a number the result is 16 find the number

Answer 1

Let the number be x

According to the given condition,

5-3x = 16

-3x = 16-5

-3x = 11

-x = 11/3

X = -3.7 units

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Answer 2

Given that 5 is subtracted from 3 times a number ok ,

Let the number be ‘X’

Then,

3X - 5 = 16

3X = 16 + 5

3X = 21

X = 21/3

.’. X = 7

So the number is 7