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  • 19-03-2017
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A number is multiplied by 2. eight is added to the product. this sum is then divided by 5. the answer is 8. what was the original number?

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  • 19-03-2017
let number be x,

(2x + 8) ÷5 =8
2x +8 = 8×5
2x = 40-8
x = 16
the number is 16!
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