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If you multiply a number by 3 and then subtract 5, you will get 40 what is the number

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Answer:

15

Explanation:

3×y-5=40

3y-5=40

3y=40+5

3y=45

y=45÷3

y=15

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Answer:

Number = 15.

Explanation:

Given : If you multiply a number by 3 and then subtract 5, you will get 40.

To find : what is the number.

Solution : We have given if you multiply a number by 3 and then subtract 5, you will get 40.

According to question :

Let the number = x

Multiply is with 3 = 3x

Subtract 5 from it we get 40 .

3x -5 = 40

On adding both sides by 5

3x = 45 .

On dividing both sides by 3

x = 15.

Therefore, Number = 15.

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