The sum of 5, 8, and a number amounts to 19. Find the number.
We represent a number with the variable "x". We write our problem as:
5 + 8 + x = 19
13 + x = 19
Type this problem into our calculator, and we get x = 6.
We represent a number with the variable "x". We write our problem as:
5 + 8 + x = 19
13 + x = 19
Type this problem into our calculator, and we get x = 6.