One third of a number plus 5 gives 8. Find
the number
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2
Answer:
9
Step-by-step explanation:
x/3 +5 =8
x/3 =8-5 = 3
x = 3 * 3 = 9
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Let the number is m.
Therefore, It's one-third = m/3
Thus, according to the question,
m/3 + 5 = 8
m/3 = 8 - 5
m/3 = 3
m = 9
Hence, the number is 9.
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