Question

when I triple a certain number and add 2,I get the same answer as I do when I subract the number from 50.find the number​

Answer 1

Answer:

3x +3 =50-x

3x +x= 50-3

4x =47

x=47/4

Answer 2

Given:-

• When u triple a certain number and add 2,u get the same answer as u do when u subract the number from 50.

To find:-

• Find the number.

Solution:-

Assume that certain number is  x.

⇒ 3x + 2 = 50 - x

⇒ 3x + x = 50 - 2

⇒ 4x = 48

⇒ x = 48/4

⇒ x = 12 .

Hence, the required  certain number is 12.

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