Answer:
14
Step-by-step explanation:
Start at the end and do the operations in reverse.
You end up with 72 after multiplying by 8.
Divide 72 by 8.
72/8 = 9
After you subtract 5 from the number, you have 9.
Add 5 to 9.
5 + 9 = 14
Answer: The number is 14.
Check:
Start with 14.
Subtract 5: 14 - 5 = 9
Multiply by 8: 9 * 8 = 72
Since we do get 72, 14 is correct.
