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Write the following statement as an equation: 5 subtracted from thrice a number is 16. - Mathematics

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Question

Write the following statement as an equation:

5 subtracted from thrice a number is 16.

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Solution

Let the required number be x.
So, thrice the number will be 3x.
∴ 3x − 5 = 16

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Chapter 9: Linear Equation in One Variable - Exercise 9A [Page 139]

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R.S. Aggarwal Mathematics [English] Class 6
Chapter 9 Linear Equation in One Variable
Exercise 9A | Q 1.05 | Page 139
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