Question

When 5 is added to three times a number, we obtain 44. Find the number.

Answer 1

Answer:

Let the number be x.

3x + 5 = 44

3x = 44 - 5

3x = 39

x = $\frac{39}{3}$

x = 13

So the number is 13.

Answer 2

Step-by-step explanation:

let the number is x"

or; 5+3x=44

or; 3x=44-5

or; 3x=39

or; x=39/3

or; x=13

therefore; the number is 13