Question

One third of a number increased by 2 is equal to 8. The number is

Answer 1

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Let number be x

3x−2=5x+8

3x−5x=10

155x−3x=10

2x=15×10

x=15×5=75

∴Number is 75

Answer 2

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Let the number be x

x/3 + 2 = 8

x/3 = 8-2

x = 6/3

x = 2

The required number is 2