Question

Thrice a number when increased by
8 gives 50. Findthe number​

Answer 1

Answer:

let the number be x

3x + 8 = 50

3x = 50 - 8

3x = 42

x = 42/3

therefore

x = 14

therefore the number is14 is the answer

Answer 2

Answer:

14 is the required number

Step-by-step explanation:

Let,

The number be = x

Given,

Thrice of the number = 3x

And, when 8 is added = 3x + 8

The result is 50

Therefore,

By the problem,

=> 3x + 8 = 50

=> 3x = 50 - 8

=> 3x = 42

$= > x = \frac{42}{3}$

=> x = 14 (Ans)