Question

Five more than one-third of a number is nine. Find the number and write the equation!

Answer 1

1/3n + 5 = 9. N equals twelve. This is because you subtract five from both sides of the equation to get one third n equals four. Then multiply both sides by three to get n equals four.

Answer 2

1/3x + 5 = 9

x = 12

Explanation:

If x is the number...

1/3x + 5 = 9

1/3x + 5 - 5 = 9 - 5

1/3x = 4

(3/1) 1/3x = 4 (3/1)

x = 12