Question

Thrice a number decreased by 5 exceeds twice the number by 1. Find the number.plz show checking also.

Answer 1

Answer:

SOLUTION

Step-by-step explanation:

let x be the no.

3x-5=2x+1

3x-2x=5+1

x=6

3×6-5=6×2+1

18-5=12+1

13=13

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Answer 2

Answer:

2

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the number be X

3x-2x=2x+1

1x=2

X=2÷1

X=2