Question

Three more than three times a number is one less than two times the number what is the number

Answer 1

Let's say the unknown number = x

Now we have to set up an equation in order to solve for x.
3x + 3 = 2x -1
x = -4

Your answer should be -4

Answer 2

In the given question, there are several information's of immense importance. using these information's the correct and the required answer can be determined. It is given that an unknown number has to be found from the information's provided.
Let us assume the unknown number = x
Then
3x + 3 = 2x -1
3x - 2x = -1 -3
x = -4
So the unknown number is -4.
It should be remembered that these are trick questions and it is important to go through each lines very carefully to understand the inner meaning.