Write equation for the following statement
One-third of a number plus $5$ is $8$

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Given :- One-third of a number plus $5$ is $8$
⇒ $\frac{x}{3} + 5 = 8$
Therefore, the equation will be $\frac{x}{3} + 5 = 8$

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Write equation for the following statement One-third of a number plus 5 is 8

Given :- One-third of a number plus 5 is 8⇒ x3+5=8Therefore, the equation will be x3+5=8

Write equation for the following statement
One-third of a number plus $5$ is $8$

Given :- One-third of a number plus $5$ is $8$
⇒ $\frac{x}{3} + 5 = 8$
Therefore, the equation will be $\frac{x}{3} + 5 = 8$