Question

One third of a number plus 5 is 8.​

Answer 1

Answer:

Let the number be x.

So the equation formed is :-

$\frac{1}{3}x + 5 = 8$

=> $\frac{1}{3}x = 8 - 5$

=> $\frac{1}{3}x = 3$

=> $x = 3 \times 3$

=> $x = 9$

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Answer 2

Step-by-step explanation:

let the number be x

(1x/13)+5=8

1x/3=3

1x=9

x=9