Question

8 more than the quotient of a number and 2 is 14. find the number

Answer 1

Answer:

x = 12

Step-by-step explanation:

1. x/2 + 8 = 14
2. Subtract 8 from both sides because it is the inverse operation of addition. x/2 = 6
3. Multiply both sides by 12 because it is the inverse operation of division. x = 12