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?
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
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The description means, n%2F3%2B5=21.