Question

Seven less than three times a number is 5. Find the number

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

it is 12 because 12 - 7 is 5 the number 4 is the number multiplied by 3

Answer 2

Answer:

the number is 4

Explanation:

let the number be b :)

3b - 7 = 5       { three times a number; seven less of that number; is 5 }

3b = 5 + 7      { changed sides }

3b = 12          { divide both sides by 3 }

b = 4              { final answer }