Question

28 is 12 less than 4 times a number find the number

Answer 1

Answer:

Number is 10

Step-by-step explanation:

10*4=40

40-12=28

Answer 2

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

Given :-

28 is 12 less than 4 times a number.

To Find :-

The Number

Solution :-

Let the required number be x

According to the Question,

12 less than the 4 times the number = 4x - 12

According to the Given statement,

⇒ 4x - 12 = 28

⇒ 4x = 28 + 12

⇒ 4x = 40

⇒ x = 40/4

⇒ x = 10

Hence, the required number is 10 years.