I'm picking a number between 1-20. I add 5, then I times the number by 3. Lastly I takeaway it by 15. My answer is 42.

What was my beginning number?

Clue: Do the opposite. 42 ADD 15 ...

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Broderick Franklin

22 March, 12:41

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Answers (2)

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Kellen Clay · Answer 1

So (x + 5) * 3 - 15 = 42

so the answer is

42 + 15 = 15 + 3x

so solving for x:

x = 14

Josh Gray · Answer 2

The number would be 14.

I'm picking a number between 1-20. I add 5, then I times the number by 3. Lastly I takeaway it by 15. My answer is 42.What was my beginning number?Clue: Do the opposite. 42 ADD 15 ...