Question

Hought of a number, added 5, multiplied the result by 2, took away 6 and then divided by 2 to give an answer of 8. what number did albert think of to get his answer

Answer 1

Answer: 6

Step-by-step explanation:

x = the number

[( x + 5 ) x 2 - 6 ] ÷ 2= 8

( x + 5 ) x 2 - 6 = 16 ║ mutlitply by 2

( x + 5 ) x 2 = 22 ║ mimus 6

x + 5 = 11 . ║ divide by 2

x = 6 ║ minus 5