SOLUTION: I added five to one- third of a number and obtained an answer of 21. What was the original number?

SOLUTION: I added five to one- third of a number and obtained an answer of 21. What was the original number?

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Question 1097755: I added five to one- third of a number and obtained an answer of 21. What was the original number?
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