Question

Thrice a number subtracted from 40 gives -50 Find the number Pls give steps

Answer 1

Let the no. be x
A.T.Q.
3X-40=-50
3x=-50+40
3x=-10
x=-10÷3
x=-3.33

Answer 2

Let the number be x

As it is thrice =3x

40-3x=-50

-3x=-50-40

-3x=-90

X=-90/-30

X=3