Question

write an algebraic equation for the following and determine the number.three times a number decreased by 5 is equal to 13

Answer 1

Answer:

THE NUMBER IS 17

Step-by-step explanation:

Problem Solving

Linear equations are often used to solve practical problems that have an unknown quantity. We use a suitable pronumeral to represent the unknown quantity, translate the information given in the problem into an equation, and then solve the equation using the skills acquired earlier in this chapter.

Example 11

If a number is increased by 8, the result is 25. Find the number.

Solution:

Let x be the number.  Increasing x by 8 gives x + 8, which we are told is 25.  Therefore, x + 8 = 25.  Subtract 8 from both sides to find x = 17.

So, the number is 17.