Question

5 less than a number is equivalent to 1 more than three times the number

Answer 1

Answer: The number is 1.

Explanation:

Let the number be x

5-x = 1+3x

or, 5 = 1+3x+x

or, 5 = 1+4x

or, 5-1 = 4x

or, 4x = 4

or, x = 4/4

so, x = 1