Question

Solve the if we subtract 22 from 3 times a number we get 68 .Find the number

Answer 1

let the number be x
then three times a number=3x
if subtract 22 from three times a number = 3x-22=68
3x=68+22
3x=90
x=3o
the number is 30

Answer 2

3x-22=68.                                      

3x=90

x=30

The number is 30