Question

What is the missing number that makes the number sentence true

20+ ( ?) x 14 )-12 =50

Answer 1

The missing number is 3

Explanation:

Let the missing number be y

20 + (y × 14) - 12 = 50

Opening the brackets;

20 + 14y - 12 = 50

14y = 50 + 12 - 20

14y = 42

y =
`(42)/(14)` = 3

Answer 2

Missing number is 3.

Explanation:

20+(?)x14)-12=50

8+14?=50

14?=50-8

14?=42

?=3