Question

Ram thinks of a number if he adds 3 to 5 times the number he gets 38. what is the number?​

Answer 1

7

Explanation:

Set up an equation to model the situation. Let (x) represent the unknown number.

(5x) + 3 = 38

Use inverse operations to solve for the unknown,

(5x) + 3 = 38

5x = 35

x = 7