Question

What is that number one third of which added to 5 gives 8? (Write the equation and solve)

Answer 1

Let the number be x.

5+(x/3)=8

(15+x)/3=8

15+x=24

x=9

Answer 2

Answer:

equation=1/3*x+5=8

Step-by-step explanation:

1/3*x=8-5

1/3*x=3

x=3*3

x=9

CHECK

=1/3*9+5

=3+5

=8