Question

Five times the sum of a number and 3 is 35. Find the number.

Answer 1

the number would be 4 because 3+4=7 & 7x5=35

Answer 2

4

Explanation:

Let the required number be x.

Since, Five times the sum of a number and 3 is 35.

`5(x + 3) = 35 \\ \\ x + 3 = (35)/(5) \\ \\ x + 3 = 7 \\ \\ x = 7 - 3 \\ \\ x = 4`