Question

Sixteen is equal to 7 increased by the product of 3 and a number.

Answer 1

number is 3

Explanation:

let the number be n then the product of 3 and the number is 3n , so

16 = 7 + 3n ( subtract 7 from both sides )

9 = 3n ( divide both sides by 3 )

3 = n

That is the number is 3