Question

Ibenhal thinks of a number. If she adds 19 to it and divides the sum by 5, she
will get 8.
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Answer 1

Answer:

let the no be x

Step-by-step explanation:

according to the condition,

(x+19)/5=8

by transposition

x+19=8(5)

x+19=40

x=40-19

x=21

Answer 2

Answer:

Let the number be x

x+19

------  = 8

   

X + 19 = 8 x 5

= 40

X = 40 -19

= 21