Question

Jake thinks of a number. he adds 5 then multiplies the result by 2. the answer is 5 times the number take away 14. what number did jake thinks of? please give me the way you did it cuz it’s confusing

Answer 1

Answer:

8

Step-by-step explanation:

First let's think the no is x ... Then x + 3 is multiplied wholly with 2 so 2 (x +5)= 5 times of x subtracted with 14 so 5x-14

Then. 2(x+5) = 5x-14

2x+10 = 5x - 14

5x-14=2x+10

5x-2x=10+14

3x=24

X=24/3

Therefore X =8