Question 837565
To find the number, we need to first set the word problem up as an equation.


"increased by 5" means + 5


"divided by 2" means /2


"is equal to 75" means = 75


We will let x equal our unknown number.  So:


(x + 5)/2 = 75


Now we can solve for x


We can first multiply both sides of the equation by 2.  This will get rid of the fraction on the left side:


x + 5 = 75 * 2 ----->


x + 5 = 150


Next, subtract 5 from both sides:


x + 5 - 5 = 150 - 5 ----->


x = 145


Therefore, the number is 145