Question

If a number is tripled and the result is increased by 5,we get 50.Find the number.

Answer 1

let the number be x
then acc to question
3x+5=50
x=15
hence the original number is 15

Answer 2

Let the number be 3x

A/q
3x+5 = 50
=> 3x = 50-5
=> 3x = 45
=> x = 45/3 = 15


Hence,
The number is 15


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