Question

Malin and Shawn begin with the same number, t.

Malin subtracts 6 from t and then divides the result by 6.

Shawn adds 7 to t and then divides the result by 7.

If Malin's final answer is the same as Shawn's final answer, what was the number t?

Answer 1

Medal for who helps.

Answer 2

First write it out:
Malin \[\frac{ (t-6) }{ 6 }\]
and

Answer 3

Shawn
\[\frac{ (t+7) }{ 7 }\]

Answer 4

Oh I think I can solve it.

Answer 5

ok go ahead and post your answer when your done and i can double check for you if you like

Answer 6

t=84? i'm not sure

Answer 7

if you think its 84 solve it normally.

Answer 8

oh i's not
T_T

Answer 9

I have to go.

Answer 10

set it up like a proportion

Answer 11

it is 84

(t - 6)/6 = (t + 7)/7
(84 - 6)/6 = (84 + 7)/7
78/6 = 91/7
13 = 13 (correct)