Question

Three times a number decreased by 5 given the result 16 find the number.
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Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

A.t.p

3x - 5 = 16

3x = 16+ 5

3x = 21

x = 21/3

x = 7

Answer 2

Answer:

let's take the number as = x

Let's form the equation,

3x-5=16

then,

3x-5=16

3x=16+5

3x=21

x=21/3

x= 7