Question

If the number is multiplied by 6 and added to 12, the result 60. What is the number? *

Answer 1

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Let the number be x

Then, x×6+12=84

⇒6x=84−12=72

⇒x=

6

72

=12

Hence required number is x=12

Answer 2

$let \: the \: number \: be \: x$

$then \: x \times 6 + 12 = 60$

$6x = 60 - 12$

$x = 48 \div 6$

$x = 8$

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