Question

Thrice a number increased by 1 gives 16 find the answer

Answer 1

Answer:5

Step-by-step explanation:5 x 3 = 15 15 + 1 = 16

Answer 2

Answer:

5

Step-by-step explanation:

Let x be the number.

so, thrice a number = 3x

and, it increases by 1 means 1 is added to 3x which gives 16 ,

=> 3x + 1 = 16

=> 3x = 16 - 1

=> 3x = 15

$= > x = \frac{15}{3}$

=> x = 5