Question

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

Answer 1

Let x be the number.
according to the problem
8 X - 9 =47
8 X = 47 + 9
8X =56
X = 56 ÷ 8
therefore the number is 7

Answer 2

Answer:

x=7

Step-by-step explanation:

let the no be x

8×x-9=49

8×-9=47

8×47+8

8x=56

x=56/8

x=7