Question

When 125 is subtracted from one third of a number the result is 2 what is the number

Answer 1

381

Explanation:

Let n be the number

When 125 is subtracted from one third of a number the result is 2

1/3n - 125 = 2

Add 125 to each side

1/3n -125+125 = 2+125

1/3n = 127

Multiply each side by 3

1/3n *3 = 127*3

n =381