Question

Thrice a number increased by 5 gives 44. Find the number

Answer 1

Answer:

Let the number =x

Thrice of the number =3x

According to problem,

3x+5=44

3x=39

x= 39÷3=13

∴ The number is 13

Answer 2

Answer:

13

Step-by-step explanation:

3x + 5=44

3x = 44-5

3x = 39

x = 39/3

x = 13