Question

Write the following question in the firm of an equation.One third of a no. plus 2 is 3

Answer 1

Answer:

$let \: the \: number \: be \: a \\ one \: third \: of \: a = \frac{1}{3} \times a \\ according \: to \: question \\ \frac{a}{3 } + 2 = 3 \\ \frac{a}{3} = 3 - 2 = 1 \\ \frac{a}{3} = \\ a = 3$