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Question
Thrice a number when increased by 5 gives 44. Find the number
Solution
Let the required number be x.
Thrice the number = 3x.
Thrice the number increased by 4 = 3x + 5
Given 3x + 5 = 44
3x + 5 – 5 = 44 – 5
3x = 39
`(3x)/3 = 39/3`
x = 13
∴ The required number = 13
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