SOLUTION: The sum of a number and 5 is 15 fins th number

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Question 712076: The sum of a number and 5 is 15 fins th number
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The sum (+) of a number (x) and 5 (5) is (=) 15 (15)
X+5=15
Subtract 5 from both sides of equation
X=10
So the number is 10
10 + 5 = 15