Question

Amira thinks of a number and Subtracts from
it. She multiplies the result by 8, the result
now obtained is 3 times the same numbeo the
thought of. What is the number?

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer

Let the number be x

As per the question

8(x−

2

5

)=3x

8x−20=3x

8x−3x=20

5x=20

x=4

Number is 4.

Answer 2

Amira thinks of a number and Subtracts from

it. She multiplies the result by 8, the result

now obtained is 3 times the same numbeo the

thought of. What is the number?