The Mystery Number
A number is multiplied by 3 and then 8 is added to the result. If the final answer is 35, what is the original number?
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Let the original number be x.
ReplyDeleteMultiply x by 3: 3x.
Add 8 to the result: 3x + 8.
Set up the equation: 3x + 8 = 35.
Subtract 8 from both sides: 3x = 27.
Divide by 3: x = 9.
So, the original number is 9.