Question

7 is added to a number. The result is divided by 3. This result is then added
to 15 to make 42. What is the number?

Answer 1

Answer:

The number is 74.

Step-by-step explanation:

15+($\frac{x+7}{3}$)=42

42-15 = (x+7)/3

27(3) = x+7

81 - 7 = x

x = 74