Question

Seven times a certain number decreased by eight is 20

Answer 1

Answer:

4

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the number be x

According to the question

7 times of the number decreased by eight is 20

∴ 7x - 8 =20

7x = 20 + 8

7x = 28

Dividing both sides by 7, we get

x = 4

Hence, the number is 4