Question

If a number is trebled, it gives the same result as when the number is subtracted from 80. What is the number ?

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Answer 1

Answer:

Number = 20

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the number be x.

3x = 80-x

4x = 80

x = 20.

Treble means multiplying the number by 3.

Answer 2

x = 20

Step-by-step explanation:

Let x = the number

tripled means 3x

3x = x - 80

add x to get

4x = 80

divide by 4 to get

x = 20