Question

Seven less than three times a number is 5. Find the number

Answer 1

Explanation:

it is 12 because 12 - 7 is 5 the number 4 is the number multiplied by 3

Answer 2

the number is 4

Explanation:

let the number be b :)

3b - 7 = 5 { three times a number; seven less of that number; is 5 }

3b = 5 + 7 { changed sides }

3b = 12 { divide both sides by 3 }

b = 4 { final answer }