Question

Sena chose a number. She multiplied it by 12, added 40, then divided by 8. The result was 26. What was Sena's number?

Answer 1

start with 26 then reverse the operations

26 x 8 =

then subtract 40

then divide by 12

Answer 2

Let the number = x

\[\frac{ x \times 12 + 40 }{ 8 } = 26\]

Can you solve for 'x'...?

Answer 3

thanks