Question

when 12 is added to a number x ,you get 20. find x​

Answer 1

$\huge\underline\mathrm{Question-}$

when 12 is added to a number x, you get 20. find x.

$\huge\underline\mathrm{Solution-}$

Let the number be x.

So, if we add 12 in the number i.e x, we get 20.

The equation should be :

$\large{\mathrm{\boxed{x+12=20}}}$

By solving it,

$\mapsto$ x = 20 - 12

$\huge{\boxed{\mathrm{x=8}}}$

Thus, the value of x is 8.

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• The equation formed in this question is called as linear equation.

• Linear equation is that equation, which is having degree 1.

Answer 2

Number be x

according to question,

12+x = 20

x= 20-12

x= 8

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