Question

8 times a number reduced by 10 is eqal to sum of six times the number and 14. find the number

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

1. Let the numer be=X

L.H.S=

8 times of number is reduced by 10

=8X-10

R.H.S=

6times the number and increased by 14

=6X+14

IF LHS=RHS THEN

:8X-10=6X+14

:8X-6X=14+10

:2X =24

: X =24/2

X = 12

THEREFORE, NUMBER IS 12