Question

Find the
number whose one third when added
to 5 gives 8 ,​

Answer 1

Answer.

1/3x + 5 =8 1/3x = 8-5 1/3x=3 x=3*3 x= 9.

Answer 2

let the no. is X

5+X/3=8

(5(3)+X)/3=8

(15+X)=8(3)

15+X=24

X=24-15

X=9