Question

parts are in the ratio 5:3, find the number and the two parts.
When I triple a certain number and add 2, I get the same answer as I do when I subtract
the number from 50. Find the number​

Answer 1

Answer:

24

Step-by-step explanation:

let the number be x

3x +2 = 50 -x

3x-x =50-2

2x = 48

x = 48/2

x = 24