Question

One third of a number when decreased by two equals one-fifth of the number increased by 8. find the number

Answer 1

number n.
 (n - 2)/3 =  (n + 8)/5
  5n - 10 = 3 n + 24
  n = 17.

Answer 2

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One third of a number when decreased by two equals one-fifth of the number increased by 8.

Let the number be x

x-2 = x+8
___. ___
3 5

5 x-10 =3x +24

5x -3x =10 +24

2x = 34

We divided

So , answer is 17...

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