Question

A number is added to 5 and the result is multiplied by one third and gave 27. what is the numeber?​

Answer 1

76

Explanation:

let the number be n then added to 5 is 5 + n , so

`(1)/(3)` (5 + n) = 27 ( multiply both sides by 3 to clear the fraction )

5 + n = 81 ( subtract 5 from both sides )

n = 76

the number is 76

Answer 2

76

Explanation:

5 + X = Y

Y/ 3 = 27

Substitute Y with 5 + X

(5 + X) / 3 = 27

5 + X = 81

X = 76