3 1 ⋅ x + 5 = 27 / ⋅ 3 x + 15 = 81 x = 81 − 15 x = 66
x − n u mb er 3 1 x + 5 = 27 / − 5 3 1 x = 22 / ⋅ 3 x = 66
The number is 66, which is the solution to the equation where one-third of a number plus 5 equals 27. This was found by setting up the equation, isolating the variable, and solving step-by-step.
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