Question

There is a number that is 8 less than the sum of 20 + 12. Find the number.

Let n = the number.

Answer 1

Which equation should be used to solve this problem?

Answer 2

20+12=32
32-8=24

Answer 3

Working..?

Answer 4

n-8=(20-12) need something like that

Answer 5

n=(20+12)-8 was the right answer

Answer 6

@aussy123 was the closest thanks:)

Answer 7

no prob