Question

if a number is tripled and 16 is add to it, the results is equal to 40. find the number

Answer 1

Let the number be x

The number is tripled then the number becomes =3x

Add number 16 then,

The results equal to 40

3x + 16 =40

3x =40-16

3x= 24

X=24/3

X=8

Hence the number is 8

Answer 2

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

let x = the number

3x + 16 = 40

3x = 40 - 16

3x = 24

x = 24/3

x = 8

therefore, the number is 8

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