Question

If doubling a number and adding 20 to the result gives the same answer as multiplying the number by 8and taking away 4from the product,the number is​

Answer 1

Answer:

Let the number be x

According to question:-

2x+20=8x-4

8x-2x=20+4

6x=24

$x = \frac{24}{6}$

x=4

Verification:-

2x+20=8x-4

2(4)+20=8(4)-4

8+20=32-4

28=28

Since,LHS=RHS

Hence,The given solution:-

Number=4

Answer 2

Answer:

2x+20 = 8x-4

20+4 = 8x-2x

24 = 6x

x = 24÷6

x = 4

So,the number is "4"

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