Question

One sixth of a number minus 5gives 31

Answer 1

let no. be x

1/6x - 5 = 31

1/6x = 36

x = 36 multiplied by 6

x = 216

Answer 2

Let the number be x

According to the question,
$\frac{1}{6} x - 5 = 31 \\ \frac{x - 30}{6} = 31 \\ x - 30 = 31 \times 6 \\ x = 186 + 30 \\ x = 216$