Question

When I triple a certain number and add 2, I get the same answer as I do when I subtract the number from 50. Find the number.

Answer 1

Let the number be x.
Given :
3x+2=50-x
or,3x+x=50-2
or,4x=48
or,x=48/4
=12
Ans:The  number is 12.

Answer 2

Answer:

let the number be x

given,

3x+2=50-x

or, 3x+x=50-2

or, 4x=48

or, x=48/8

=12