Question

The sum of 31 and three times a number is 58 . Find the number .​

Answer 1

Answer:

The Correct Answer is 9

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the unknown number be 'x',

The Equation will be,

31 + 3x = 58

3x = 58 - 31

3x = 27

x = 27/3

x = 9

Answer 2

Answer:

The answer is 9.

Step-by-step explanation:

58-31= 27

First you have to find out what number you need to have to have the sum of 58.

9x3=27

Then if you know basic multiplication, you know 9x3 is 27 making the missing number 9.