SOLUTION: a number increase by 5 and divide. by 2 is equal to 75

Question 837565: a number increase by 5 and divide. by 2 is equal to 75
Answer by josh_jordan(263) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
To find the number, we need to first set the word problem up as an equation.

"increased by 5" means + 5

"divided by 2" means /2

"is equal to 75" means = 75

We will let x equal our unknown number. So:

(x + 5)/2 = 75

Now we can solve for x

We can first multiply both sides of the equation by 2. This will get rid of the fraction on the left side:

x + 5 = 75 * 2 ----->

x + 5 = 150

Next, subtract 5 from both sides:

x + 5 - 5 = 150 - 5 ----->

x = 145

Therefore, the number is 145
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