Question

thrice a number decreased by 5 exceeds twice the number by 1

Answer 1

Let x be the number

So, there times of the number is 3x

Wheb it decreased by 5, we get, 3x−5

ACQ,

⇒ 3x−5=2x+1

⇒ 3x−2x=1+5

⇒ x=6

the number is 6

Answer 2

Answer:

6

Step-by-step explanation:

let the number be x  

(3x-5) - 2x = 1

3x - 5 - 2x = 1

So, x - 5 = 1

x = 1 + 5

x = 6