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One third of a number increased by 2 is equal to 8. The number is a. 12 b. 16 c. 18 d. 2

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Answer:

c

Explanation:

let the number be n then one third of the number is
(1)/(3) n snd increased by 2 is
(1)/(3) n + 2 , and equating to 8 gives the equation


(1)/(3) n + 2 = 8 ( subtract 2 from both sides )


(1)/(3) n = 6 ( multiply both sides by 3 to clear the fraction )

3 ×
(1)/(3) n = 3 × 6 , that is

n = 18

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