Question

Suhana says multiplying my number by 5 and adding 8 to it gives the same answer as subtracting ny number from 20 .Find Suhana number

Answer 1

Answer:

2

Step-by-step explanation:

Let Suhana’s number = x

1) Multiply x by 5: x * 5 = 5x

2) Add 8 to the result in 1: 5x + 8

3) Given that it is equal to: x being subtracted from 20

   20 - x

4) 5x + 8 = 20 - x

 6x = 12

  x = 2

Check the solution:

1) Multiply x by 5 and add 8: 2 x 5 + 8 = 18

2) Subtract x from 20: 20 -2 = 18

3) Same number produced : 18

So, Suhana's number = x = 2