Three less than half a number is five. Find the number

Question

My name is TJ. It’s been years since I’ve did math so Im trying to refresh my memory a tad bit by getting help from you’ll. 

Answer 1

TJ, the words mean n/2 - 3 = 5    Half of number n means n divided by two.

 

You'll get the answer by these steps:

1.  add 3 to each side; thus n/2 = 8

2.  multiply each side by two; thus n = 16.