Question

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

Answer 1

Given,

5 is added to twice a number, the result is 29

Find,

the required number

Step-by-step explanation:

So,

Let the required number be x

Twice the number = 2x

5 added to twice the number = 2x + 5

According to the problem,

=> 2x+5 = 29

=> 2x = 29-5

=> 2x = 24

=> x = 24/2

=> x = 12

Hence,

the required number is 12

Answer 2

Q.

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

Solution :-

let the no be x

∴ 2 x + 5 = 29

2 x = 29 -5

2 x = 24

x = 24 ÷ 2

x = 12