Question

A number is divided by 3 and decreased by 5 is 6. What is the number???

Answer 1

33

Explanation:

let the number be n , then the number divided by 3 is
`(n)/(3)` and decreased by 5

`(n)/(3)` - 5 = 6 ( add 5 to both sides )

`(n)/(3)` = 11 ( multiply both sides by 3 )

n = 33

The number is 33

Answer 2

Given : x/3-5=6

answer = 23

Explanation:

x-5=6*3

x-5=18

x=18+5

x=23