When a number is tripled, then increased by 13, the result is 82. Find the number.

Question

I honestly can not figure this out. I can't find the number.

Answer 1

Triple means to multiply by 3.  Increase means to add.

 

Let the number = x

 

Using the variable, create the equation.

 

 

3x + 13 = 82

 

 

Now that I gave you the equation, can you solve for the variable x?