Asked by betsy

If 5 is added to a number the sum is tripled, the result is 31 more than the number. Find the number.
Answered by PsyDAG
3(x+5) = x + 31

Solve for x.
Answered by Aleena
3(5+x)=x+31
15+3x=x+31
15-31=x-3x
-16=-2x
Negative signs are cutted
X=16รท2
X=8
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