Question

19. "Think of a number, add 2 to it and then multiply the sum by 6, the result is 42".
Frame an Equation for the given statement and then solve.



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Answer 1

Answer:

2

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the number be x.

According to the question,

6(x + 5) = 42

6x + 30 = 42

6x = 42 - 30

6x = 12

x = 12/6

x = 2