Question

Thrice a number decreased by 5 is9

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the number be x...

therefore,

According to the question :

3x-5 = 9

3x = 9+5

3x = 14

x= 14/3

Answer 2

Answer:

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Let the number be x...

therefore,

According to the question :

• 3x-5 = 9
• 3x = 9+5
• 3x = 14
• x= 14/3