Question

Thri a number when in decreased by 5 give 44 . Find the numder

Answer 1

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3x-5=44
3x=44+5
3x=49
X=49/3
X=16.5

Answer 2

Let the number be x

Thrice the number = 3x

According to the question,

3x - 5 = 44

3x = 44 + 5

3x = 49

x = $\frac{49}{3}$

x = 16.3