Question

A number increased by 3 is 8​

Answer 1

Let the number is 'x'

x + 3 = 8

x = 8 - 3 = 5

The  number is 5

Answer 2

The correct answer is "x=5".

Step-by-step explanation:

$Let \ the \ number \ be \ "x".\\According \ to \ the\ question,\\x+3=8\\Now,\\On \ subtracting \ "3"\ from \ both \ sides,we \ get\\x+3-3=8-3\\x=5$

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