Question

Gavin doubles it then adds 15 to get the answer 44.2 what was the original number

Answer 1

14.6

Explanation:

If you take 44.2 and subtract 15, you get 29.2. You would then just divide 29.2 by 2 to get the original number. You're literally doing the equation backward.

Answer 2

14.6

Explanation:

44.2 - 15 = 29.2

29.2 / 2 = 14.6