36 less than three times a number is equal to the number. what is the number?

We know that 36 less than three times a number is equal to the number. This statement can be represented by the following equation:

x = 3*x - 36

Solving the above equation:

⇒ 36 = 2*x

⇒ x = 18

Hence, the number is 18

$3720

step-by-step explanation:

taxable income = $31000

as per the 2018-2019 us tax bracket, the tax rate is 12% for an individual whose taxable income is between $9,526 to $38,700.

so, the tax to be paid by him = 12% of 31000

= 0.12 * 31000     [12% converted to decimal as 0.12]

= $3720