Question

4. The sum of 12 and a number divided by 8 is 18. Find the
number.

Answer 1

Answer:I’m pretty sure the number is 132.

Explanation:

Multiply 18 by 8, you should get 144, then minus that by 12 and you get 132. Then go back and check and it works.

Answer 2

The number is 132

Explanation:

First we write an equation to represent the problem.

Anytime a story problem says "a number" we can use x. Sum means addition. Divided is division. "Is" tells us where to put the equals sign.

12+x/8=18

Solving for x:

Multiply both sides by 8 to get rid of the fraction.

12+x=144

Subtract 12 from both sides.

x=132