Question

Twenty-two more than three times a number is equal to the difference between 6464 and three times the number. Find the number.

Answer 1

7

Explanation:

a number: x

3 times a number: 3x

twenty-two more than 3 times a number: 3x + 22

difference between 64 and 3 times the number: 64 - 3x

3x + 22 = 64 - 3x

6x = 42

x = 7

Answer: 7