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Question
If 5 is subtracted from three times a number, the result is 16. Find the number.
Sum
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Solution
Let the number = x
According to the condition,
3x – 5 = 16
⇒ 3x = 16 + 5
⇒ 3x = 21
⇒ x = `21/3`
⇒ x = 7
∴The number = 7
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