Question

When 5 is added to a certain number and the result is multiplied by 3 the final answer is 27 what is the original number

Answer 1

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the number be x

5 is subtracted from a certain number means it will be x - 5

The result is multiplied by 7, the final result is 63,

7 (x - 5) = 63

7x - 35 = 63

7x = 63 + 35

7x = 98

x = 98/7

x = 14

The number is 14

Answer the number is 14 and the equation is 7 (x - 5) = 63

Answer 2

Answer:

The original number is 4

Step-by-step explanation:

Let x be the number.

5 is added to x => 5+x

When it is multiplied by 3,

3*(5+x) = 27

=> 15 + 3x = 27

Subtract 15,

3x = 27 - 15 = 12

Divide by 3,

x = 4