Question

One third of a number subtracted from twice the number is 5. The number is:
(2) 3
(b) 5
(c) – 4
(d) 6​

Answer 1

Answer:

The answer of your question is 3

Answer 2

Given:

One-third of a number subtracted from twice of a certain number is 5.

To Find:

The value of the number is?

Solution:

The given problem can be solved using simple algebra.

1. Let the value of the original number be x.

2. One-third of a number subtracted from twice the number is 5. The algebraic equation can be written as,

=> 2x - x/3 = 5, ( Solve for x ),

=> (6x - x)/3 = 5,

=> 5x/3 = 5.

=> 5x = 15,

=> x = 15/5,

=> x = (5 * 3)/5,

=> x = 3.

3. Value of the number is 3.

Therefore, the value of the number is 3. Option b is the correct answer.