Question

A number is multiplied by 10. Then 32 is added to the product. This sum is then divided by 4. The answer is 28.



What was the original number?

Answer 1

@JustDoubleChecking

Answer 2

(10x + 32) / 4 = 28
multiply both sides by 4

Answer 3

notice that when u do this, the 4's on the left side cancel

Answer 4

leaving u with...
10x + 32 = 28 * 4
can u solve for x now ?

Answer 5

I know 7 x 4 = 28

Answer 6

suppose to work backwards to find out the beginning #

Answer 7

10x + 32 = 112
10x = 112 - 32
10x = 80
x = 80/10
x = 8

Answer 8

u have any q's about what i did ?

Answer 9

original number is 8

Answer 10

yes

Answer 11

thanks, I understand

Answer 12

yw