Question

Eight more than a number is 20 . Find the number.

Answer 1

number is 12

Explanation:

let the number be n , then 8 more than the number is n + 8

equate the expression to 20 and solve for n

n + 8 = 20 ( subtract 8 from both sides )

n + 8 - 8 = 20 - 8 ( simplify both sides )

n = 12

the required number is 12