Question

The following sequence of operations is done on a number. Multiply by 5, add 2, subtract 10, multiply by 2. The final result is 44. What is the original number? Plz help I will give you 100 points

Answer 1

answer the original number is 6

(5x + 2 - 10) *2 = 44

10x + -16 = 44

10x = 60

x=6