Question

if a number is double,and add 16 to it,the result is 40. what is the number

Answer 1

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

Let y be the number

y×2+16=40

y=40-16/2

y=24/2

y=12

The number is 12.

Answer 2

Answer:

let the number is x

If it is doubled then it will be 2x

If 16 will be added it will be 2x+16

therefore according to the question

2x+16=40

2x=40-16

2x=24

x=24/2

x=12

THEREFORE THE ANSWER WILL BE 12

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