Question

When the sum of a number and 5 is divided by 2, the results is 11. What is the number?

Answer 1

Answer: 17

Explanation:

I guess you would have to guess and check for this one.

17+5= 22

22/2 = 11

hope this helps

Answer 2

17

Explanation:

Let x = the number we have to find

From the given information, we have this equation:

(x + 5) / 2 = 11

<=> x + 5 = 11 . 2 = 22

<=> x = 22 - 5 = 17