A number is divided by 6. Then, 3 is added to the quotient, and the result is 5. What is the number?

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mathstudent55 · Answer

Start from the end, and do the operations in reverse.

mathstudent55 · Answer

I found it.

mathstudent55 · Answer

Yes, you're correct.

anonymous · Answer

k thanks just wanted to make sure

mathstudent55 · Answer

Start with 5 and work backwards.
The last operation that led to 5 was "3 is added to the quotient", so do the opposite operation.
Take 5 and subtract 3. You get 2.

The operation before that led to 2 was "A number is divided by 6"
Take 2 and multiply by 6.
2 * 6 = 12.

Now let's check:
Take 12 and divide by 6: you get 2
Now add 3: you get 5, just like the problem stated.

mathstudent55 · Answer

You're welcome.