Question

If 1 is subtracted from a number and this difference is tripled, the result is 1 more than the number. Find the number.

The number is
(Type an integer or a simplified fraction.)

Answer 1

Explanation:

It is 8, I just did this question

Answer 2

Answer: the number is 1/2

Step-by-step explanation: let the number be x

3(1-x) = x+1

3-3x = x+1

3-1 = x+3x

2 = 4x

x = 2/4

x= 1/2