Question

I think of a number. I multiply it by 3 and then subtract 7. The answer is 17.

What was the number I was thinking of?

Answer 1

8

Explanation:

just reverse everything like, 17 +7 then 24/ 3=8

Answer 2

8

Explanation:

you solve this by reversing the excercise.

17 + 7 = 24

24/3 = 8