Question

one third of a number when decreased by 2 equal one fifth of the number increased by 8 find the number in simple equations​

Answer 1

Answer:

25

Step-by-step explanation:

1x/3 -2=x/5+8

1x/3 - x/5 = 8+2

2x/5=10

2x=10*5

x=50/2

x=25

Answer 2

Step-by-step explanation:

1/3*x-2=(1/5)x+8

1/3*x-1/5*x=10

(5x-3x)/15=10

2x=150

x=75