if a number is tripled and the result is increased by 5, we get 50. find the number.
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let number=x
tripled the number=3x
according to question
3x+5=50
3x=50-5
x=45/3
x=15..
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Let the number be n.
According to question,
3(x)+5 = 50
3x+5 = 50
3x = 50 - 5
3x = 45
x = 45/3
x = 15 ( required answer )
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Hence, the required number is 15.
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