Q. what will be the number if we subtract 40 from 3 times of the number and the result is 170
Define Unknown Number: Let's denote the unknown number as x. According to the problem, 3 times the number minus 40 equals 170. We can write this as an equation: 3x−40=170.
Write Equation: To find the value of x, we need to isolate it on one side of the equation. First, we add 40 to both sides of the equation to get rid of the −40 on the left side. This gives us 3x=170+40.
Add 40: Now we perform the addition on the right side of the equation: 170+40=210. So, we have 3x=210.
Perform Addition: To solve for x, we divide both sides of the equation by 3. This gives us x=3210.
Divide by 3: Performing the division, we find that 210 divided by 3 equals 70. So, x=70.
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