SOLUTION: one third the total of a number and 5 is 30. Find the number

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Question 969563: one third the total of a number and 5 is 30. Find the number
Answer by macston(5194) About Me  (Show Source):
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X= the number
%281%2F3%29%28X%2B5%29=30 Multiply each side by 3.
X%2B5=90 Subtract 5 from each side
X=85
ANSWER: The number is 85.