Question

A nambar increased by itself and 5 gives 17 . The number is?

Answer 1

Given:-

• A number increased by itself and 5 gives 17.

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To find:-

• The number.

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Solution:-

Let,

• the number be x.

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→ x + (x + 5) = 17

→ 2x + 5 = 17

→ 2x = 17 - 5

→ 2x = 12

→ x = 12/2

→ x = 6

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Hence,

• the number is 6.

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Verification:-

→ x + (x + 5) = 17

→ 6 + (6 + 5) = 17

→ 6 + 11 = 17

→ 17 = 17

Hence Verified