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29 January, 10:21

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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  1. 29 January, 10:32
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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
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