Question

Thrice a number decreased by 5 is 9.​

Answer 1

Answer:

Let number be x

so;

3x-5 = 9

3x = 9+5 = 14

x = 14/3 or 4.67

Answer 2

Answer:

4.67

Step-by-step explanation:

3x - 5 = 9

3x = 9 + 5 = 14

x = 14 / 3 = 4.67