Question

If the thrice of the number is subtracted 150 and the difference is 102 find the number

Answer 1

Answer:

16

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the number be a

then

$150-3a=102\\3a=150-102\\3a=48\\a=16$

Here's your answer

Answer 2

Answer:

Let the number be 'x'

150 - 3x = 102

150 - 102 = 3x

48 = 3x

x = $\frac{48}{3}$

x = 16

∴ The number is 16