Ask Question
17 June, 15:25

If five is subtracted from three times a certain number, the result is 10. what is the number?

+2
Answers (1)
  1. 17 June, 16:40
    0
    First, you would need to form an equation. Five subtracted from a 3 times a number (let's use a variable 'n') would be: 3n - 5.

    3n - 5 = 10.

    Next, isolate the variable.

    3n - 5 = 10

    + 5 + 5

    3n = 15

    Lastly, solve for n.

    3n/3 = 15/3

    n = 5
Know the Answer?
Not Sure About the Answer?
Find an answer to your question ✅ “If five is subtracted from three times a certain number, the result is 10. what is the number? ...” in 📘 Mathematics if you're in doubt about the correctness of the answers or there's no answer, then try to use the smart search and find answers to the similar questions.
Search for Other Answers