Question

One third of a number plus 5 is 8.​

Answer 1

Answer:

The number is 9

Step-by-step explanation:

Given:-

One third of a number plus 5 is 8

To find:-

The number

Solution:-

Let the number be x

ATQ

$\\ \tt{:}\Rrightarrow \frac{1}{3} x + 5 = 8 \\ \\ \tt{:}\Rrightarrow \frac{x}{3} + 5 = 8 \\ \\ \tt{:}\Rrightarrow \frac{x}{3} = 8 - 5 \\ \\ \tt{:}\Rrightarrow \frac{x}{3} = 3 \\ \\ \tt{:}\Rrightarrow x = 3 \times 3 \\ \\ \tt{:}\Rrightarrow x = 9$