Question

When five is added to three more than a certain number,the result is 19.what is the number?

Answer 1

Five is added to three more than a certain number, resulting in 19

5 + 3 + (x) = 19

8 + x = 19

x = 19 - 8 = 11


Thus, the certain number is 11.

Answer 2

When 5 is added to 3 more then a certain number, the result is 19

x + 3 + 5 = 19
x + 8 = 19
x = 19 - 8
x = 11 <== ur number