Question

Thrice a number decreased by 8 is equal to 34.

Answer 1

let the number be x

ATQ

3x - 8 = 34

3x = 34 + 8

3x = 42

x = 14

the number Is 14

Answer 2

Hey there,

Your answer.

-》Let the thrice number be x

-》Decreased by 8 = 3x - 8

Then,

-》3x - 8 = 34

-》3x = 34 + 8

-》3x = 42

-》x = 42/3

-》x = 14

So, the required number is 14.

:-) Hope it helps !