Question

A number is divided by 3. Then, 5 is added to the quotient, and the result is 8. What is the number?
A. 1
B.13/3
C. 6
D. 9

Answer 1

D

Answer 2

\[\large \frac{ x }{ 3 }+5=8\]
subtract 5 from both sides:
\[\large \frac{ x }{ 3 }=3\]
multiply both sides by 3:
\[\large x=??\]