Question

Use the five-step strategy for solving word problems to find the number described.

Answer 1

Not sure what five-step strategy you need but here’s how to solve the general problem:

1. Let the unknown number be x

2. Apply steps described in problem to x
2x-5=43

3. Add 5 on both sides
2x=48

4. Divide both sides by 2
x=24

Answer 2

Answer: Let n = the number

n + 0.7n = 204

1.7n = 204

1.7n/1.7 = 204/1.7

n = 120