Question

One third of a number increased by 52

Answer 1

One third of a number increased by 52

$\frac{1}{3} \times x + 52$

Answer 2

Answer:

x=−144

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the number be x.

According to question

3 x +7=  4 x  −5

⇒  3 x  −  4 x  =−12

⇒  12 x =−12

⇒x=−144