Question

Five more than a number tripled is half the number what is the number

Answer 1

x = number
If 5 is added to a number = x + 5
And the sum is tripled = 3(x + 5)
19 more than the number = x + 19
3(x + 5) = x + 19

Distribute the 3 into the x and 5: 3x + 15 = x + 19
Subtract 15 from both sides: 3x = x + 4
Subtract x from both sides: 2x = 4
Divide both sides by 2: x = 2
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Therefore, the number is 2.