Question

Write “$3$ times a number $y$ is $42$” as an equation. Then solve the equation.

Answer 1

Given : $3$ times a number $y$ is $42$

Now, $3$ times a number $y=3\times y$

$=3y$

Then, according to question;

$\Rightarrow 3y=42$

$\Rightarrow \frac{3y}{3}=\frac{42}{3}$ [ Divide both sides by $3$ ]

$\therefore y=14$

Hence, the required result is $y=14$