Question

If one-third of a number is 24 less than the thrice of the number, find the number.​

Answer 1

Answer:

9

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the number be 'x'

One third of a number : (1/3) *x

Thrice the number = 3x

$3x -24=\dfrac{1}{3}x\\\\3x - \dfrac{1}{3}x = 24$

Multiply the entire equation by 3

9x - x =  72

8x = 72

Divide both sides by 8

x = 72/8

x = 9