Question

A number is divided by 6.then 8 is added Mto the quotient. Next3 is subtracted from the sum.the result is 7. What is the number?

Answer 1

(n/6 + 8) - 3 = 7

(n/6 + 8) - 3 + 3 = 7 + 3

n/6 + 8 - 8 = 10 - 8

n/6 = 2

(n/6)(6) = 2(6)

n = 12