Question

If we subtract 22 from three times a number,we get 68.Find the number

Answer 1

Answer: 30

22 - 3x = 68

3x = 68 + 22

3x = 90

x = 90 ÷ 3

x = 30

Answer 2

Answer:

The required number is 30.

Step-by-step explanation:

Given : If we subtract 22 from three times a number,we get 68.

To Find : The number ?

Solution :

Let the number be 'x',

According to question,

If we subtract 22 from three times a number i.e. $3x-22$

We get 68,

So, $3x-22=68$

$3x=68+22$

$3x=90$

$x=\frac{90}{3}$

$x=30$

Therefore, The required number is 30.