Question

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

Answer 1

Answer:

8

Step-by-step explanation:

Let me take the number Siya thought as "x"

5x-4=2x+20

5x-2x=20+4

3x=24

x=8

Answer 2

Answer:

let the number be X

Step-by-step explanation:

(x×5)-4 = 2x +20

5x -4 = 2x +20

5x-2x = 24

X= 24/3

X= 8