Question

Q3 When one-third of a number is added to 5 we get 8. Find the number.​

Answer 1

Answer:

a = 1

Step-by-step explanation:

let number be 'a'

so,

1/3 of a + 5 = 8

1/3*a+5=8

1/3*a = 8-5

1/3*a = 3

a = 3/3 = 1

therefore,

a = 1