Question

start- subtract 3 multiply by 4 add 8 result 40

whats the starting no

hint- the answer is 11

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

let the no. be x

ATQ

(x - 3)4 + 8 = 40

4x - 12 + 8 = 40

4x -4 = 40

4x= 40 + 4

4x = 44

x = 44/4

x = 11

Answer 2

let the no. be x

ATQ

➡(x - 3)4 + 8 = 40

➡4x - 12 + 8 = 40

➡4x -4 = 40

➡4x= 40 + 4

➡4x = 44

➡x = 44/4

➡x = 11