Question

If I multiply a certain number by 5,I get the same answer as when I subtract the number from 48.what is the number

Answer 1

Answer:

8

Step-by-step explanation:

let x be no.

we got 5x by multiplying it with 5

now acc. to question

48-5x=x

48=6x

x=8

Answer 2

Answer:

let the number be 'm'

therefore 5m=48-m

4m=48

m= 48/4=12

therefore m=12