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Three more than the quotient of a number and 5 is equal to 8​

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Answer:

the number is equal to 25

Explanation:

Let the number is x.

According to given conditions:

  • quotient of a number and 5: x/5
  • three more than the quotient of a number and 5: 3 + x/5
  • three more than the quotient of a number and 5 is equal to 8: 3 + x/5=8

Now simplifying the equation:

3 + x/5=8

Taking terms without x to right side:

x/5 = 8 - 3

x/ 5 = 5

Multiplying both sides by 5:

x = 25

Proof:

3 + x/5=8

Putting value of x

3 + 25/5 =8

3 + 5 = 8

8 = 8

hence proved.

I hope it will help you!

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