Question

Which number is 8 times less than 1464?​

Answer 1

Answer :

• The number is -209.

Given :

• 8 times less than 1464

To find :

• The number

Solution :

• Let the number be x

• 8 times number = 8x
• 1464

According to question :

⇢ 8x + 1464 = x

⇢ 8x - x = -1464

⇢ 7x = -1464

⇢ x = -1464/7

⇢ x = -209

Hence , The number is -209

Verification :

⇢ 8x + 1464 = x

⇢ 8(-209) + 1464 = -209

⇢ -1672 + 1464 = -209

⇢ -209 = -209

Hence , Verified