Question

A certain number is multiplied by 3, and then 5 is added to the result. The final answer is 72. What is the number

Answer 1

Let the number be x ,

Following the transformations , we get a linear equation like -


`3x + 5 = 72 \\ \\ 3x = 72 - 5 = 67 \\ \\ x = (67)/(3) \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: Ans.`

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