Question

a number is as much greater than 21 as it is less than 71 . find the number.

Answer 1

let the number be x
21 + x =71 - x
x + x = 71 - 21
2x = 50
x = 50 divided by 2
x = 25
The value of x is 25

Answer 2

Let the number be x.

x - 21 = 71 - x

2x = 71 + 21

2x = 92

x = 46.


The number is 46.