Question

If 5 is added to twice a number, the result is 29. Find the number?

Answer 1

let the number be x

2x+5=29

2x=29-5

2x=24

x=12

the number is 12

Answer 2

Answer:

let the no. be x

then a/q 2x +5 = 29

2x + 5 = 29

2x= 29- 5

2x= 24

x = 24/2

x= 12