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

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Joey Kirk

28 July, 06:08

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

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Answer: 6

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