A computer is programmed to accept a number, add 4 to it, and then multiply the sum by 5. Ifx represents the number first fed into the machine, and the result of the first run is then fed back into the computer, what will the result of the second run be?

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Gavyn Gentry

20 April, 16:38

A computer is programmed to accept a number, add 4 to it, and then multiply the sum by 5. Ifx represents the number first fed into the machine, and the result of the first run is then fed back into the computer, what will the result of the second run be?

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Kirk · Answer 1

=[{ (x+4) * 5} + 4] * 5

Step-by-step explanation:

If x is input

Adding 4

=x+4

then multiplying by 5

= (x+4) * 5

Giving the result of first run in second will give

=[{ (x+4) * 5} + 4] * 5