Question

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2. (a) One third of a number when added to 1 gives 5. Find the number​

Answer 1

Answer:

the number is 12

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the number be x

According to question

1/3*x+1=5

x/3=5-1

x/3=4

x=4*3

x=12

The number=12

hope it was helpfull

Answer 2

Answer:

12

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the number be known as x

1/3 x + 1 = 5

=> 1/3 x = 5-1

=> x / 3 = 4

=> x = 4 x 3

=> x = 12