Question

a number tripled increased by five is six

Answer 1

Answer:

x = 1/3

Step-by-step explanation:

3x + 5 = 6

3x = 6 -5

3x = 1

x = 1/3

Proof:

3 * 1/3 + 5 = 6

3/3 + 5 = 6

1 + 5 = 6

6 = 6

Answer 2

3x+5=6
-5 -5
3x 1
/3 /3
x=1/3