Question

Five more than three times a number is three hundred five. Find the number A 45 ca B 70 С 60 D 50

Answer 1

Let be "x" the number mentioned in the exercise.

You need to remember that:

- "More than" indicates an Addition.

- The word "Times" indicates Multiplication.

- "Is" indicates that you must use this sign:

`=`

Then, knowing that, you can set up the following equation using the information given in the exercise:

`3x+5=305`

Now you can solve for "x" in order to find the number: