Answer:
9
Step-by-step explanation:
Let the number be 'x'
One third of a number : (1/3) *x
Thrice the number = 3x
[tex]3x -24=\dfrac{1}{3}x\\\\3x - \dfrac{1}{3}x = 24\\\\\\[/tex]
Multiply the entire equation by 3
9x - x = 72
8x = 72
Divide both sides by 8
x = 72/8
x = 9
