Question

Five less than the product of a number and 3 is 14

Answer 1

Let the number be x

3x - 5 = 14
3x = 19
X = 6 1/3 or 6.333333...

Answer 2

Answer:x=19/3

Explanation:

3x-5=14

Add 5 to both sides

3x-5+5=14+5

3x=19

Divide both sides by 3

3x/3=19/3

X=19/3