Question

A number which when multiplied by 8 and then reduced by 9 is equal to 47 find the number

Answer 1

Let the number be x
Then,8*x-9=47
8x-9=47
8x=47+9
8x=56
x=56/8
x=7

Answer 2

Answer:

The required number is 7.

Step-by-step explanation:

Given : A number which when multiplied by 8 and then reduced by 9 is equal to 47.

To find : The number ?

Solution :

Let the required number be 'x',

According to question,

A number which when multiplied by 8 and then reduced by 9 is equal to 47.

i.e. $8\times x-9=47$

$8x=47+9$

$8x=56$

$x=\frac{56}{8}$

$x=7$

Therefore, The required number is 7.