Question

Five added to twice a whole number gives 23. Find the number.

Please answer ASAP, I will mark the first answer brainliest

Answer 1

Answer:

9

Step-by-step explanation:

let the number be x

By the question

5 + 2x = 23

2x = 23 - 5

2x = 18

x= 18/2

x = 9