Question

Sasha thinks of a number she multiplies it by 5 then subtracts 4. the answer is the same as 2 times the number plus 20. what number did sasha think of.

Answer 1

Answer:

let's take the number that sasha thinks as 'x'.

ATQ,

(x×5)-4=2x+20

=>5x-4-20=2x

=>5x-2x=24

=>3x=24

=>x=24÷3

=>x=8.

Hence,sasha thinks the number is 8.