Question

A number divided by 2 and decreased by 3 gives 5

Answer 1

Answer:

16

Step-by-step explanation:

let the number be x

x/2-3 =5 as per question

x/2=8

x=16

Answer 2

Answer:

Let the number be x

ATQ ( according to question )

$\frac{x}{2} - 3 = 5 \\ \frac{x}{2} = 5 + 3 \\ \frac{x}{2} = 8 \\ x = 8 \times 2 \\ x = 16$

so , the number is 16

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