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12 July, 21:32

Alex thinks of a number. he adds 18 then divides it by 2. he gets the same answer that he would have if he had multiplied the original number by 5. calculate the mystery number.

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  1. 12 July, 21:59
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    Alex thinks of a number

    x

    he adds 18 then divides it by 2

    + 18 : 2

    he gets the same answer

    =

    if he had multiplied the original number by 5

    x * 5

    Put them all together

    x + 18 : 2 = x * 5

    x + 18/2 = 5x

    x + 9 = 5x

    9 = 5x - x

    9 = 4x

    9/4 = x
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