Question

5 when added to one-third of a number , gives twice the number. Find the number.

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanatn:

Let the no. be x

According to question

5+x/3=2x

x/3-2x=-5

(x-6x)/3=-5

-5x/3=-5

-5x=-5×3

-5x=-15

Minus is cancelled

5x=15

x=15/5

x=3

Answer 2

Let the no. be x

A/Q.

5+x/3 = 2x

(15+x)/3 = 2x [Taking LCM]

15+x = 6x

5x = 15

x = 3

So, required number = 3.

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