Question

A certain number is multiplied by 3 then 5 is added to the result the final answer is 41 what is the number

Answer 1

The number is 12.

Explanation:

let the number be x

(x×3)+5=41

3x+5=41

collect like terms

3x=41-5

Divide both sides by the coefficient of x

x=36/3

x=12

Answer 2

first, subtract 5 from 41 which is 36.

then divide 36 by 3 which is 12.