Question

a number is as much greater than 36 as is less than 86.find the number

Answer 1

Let x be the required number.
Given,x is as much greater than 36 as is less than 86.

x-36 = 86-x
x+x = 86+36
2x = 122
x = 122/2 = 61

Answer 2

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

Given :-

A number is as much greater than 36 as is less than 86.

To Find :-

The Number

Solution :-

Let the number be x.  

According to the question,  

⇒ x - 36 = 86 - x  

⇒ 2x = 86 + 36  

⇒ 2x = 122

⇒ x =122/2

⇒ x = 61.  

Hence, the required number is 61.