Question

8 more than a number is equal to 40

Answer 1

Answer:

n+8 = 40

n=32

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the number be n

8 more than means

n+8

is equal to

n+8 =

n+8 = 40

We can solve this by subtracting 8 from each side

n+8-8=40-8

n = 32

The number is 32