The difference of three times a number and five is four. Then the number is 3
Solution:
Given that,
Difference of three times a number and five is four
We have to find the number
Let us frame a equation using the given information and solve the sum
Let the number be "n"
Difference of three times a number and five = 4
Three times n - 5 = 4
3n - 5 = 4
3n = 9
On dividing 9 by 3 we get 3
n = 3
Thus the required number is 3