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

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Question 1097754: I added five to a number and obtained an answer of 21. What was the original number?
Answer by ikleyn(52778) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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It is just kindergarten level.