Question

When 5 is added to a certain number and the result is multipled by 3, the final answer is 27. What is the original number

Answer 1

Answer:

4 is the original number.

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the original number be 'x'.

Given: 3( x + 5 ) = 27.

Implies 3x + 15 = 27.

>>>>>>> 3x = 12

Therefore, x = 4.

Thus, the original number is 4.

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