Question

If you add 7 to 5 less than thrice a number, then the result is 14. Find the number.

Answer 1

Answer:

5 less than thrice a number and add 7. The result is 14. The number is .

Answer 2

Step-by-step explanation:

$7 + (3x - 5) = 14 \\ (3x - 5) = 14 - 7 \\ (3x - 5) = 7 \\ 3x = 7 + 5 \\ 3x = 12 \\ x = \frac{12}{3} \\ x = 4$