Question

when a number is tripled and 16 is added to its result the resultant is 40 find the number ​

Answer 1

Answer:

Given 16 is added to the triple of x the result is equal to 40. The number is 8.

Step-by-step explanation:

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Answer 2

Answer:

The number is 8.

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the number be x

If x is tripled it is = 3x

Given = 16 is added to the triple of x the result is equal to 40.

∴

3x + 16 = 40

3x = 24

x = 8