Question

The following sequence of operations is done on a number. Multiply by 5, add 2, subtract 10, multiply by 2. The final result is 44. What is the original number?

Answer 1

6

Explanation:

Let the number be x

5x+2

5x+2-10

2(5x-8)=44

10x-16=44

10x=44+16

10x=60

x=6