Question

one sixth of a certain number decreased by 5 is equal to 2. Find the number

Answer 1

THE ANSWER FOR ABOVE QUESTION IS 42

Answer 2

Answer:

x=42

Step-by-step explanation:

Given: One sixth of a certain number decreased by 5 is equal to 2.

To find: x

Proof: Let x be the number,

Rewriting  the statement, we have:

$\frac{1}{6}x-5=2$

⇒$\frac{1}{6}x=2+5$

⇒$\frac{1}{6}x=7$

⇒$x=6{\times}7$

⇒$x=42$

Hence, the required number is 42