SOLUTION: I think of a number. I multiply it by 5. I then subtract 19. Finally, I double the result. The result is 22.
Find the original number.
Kindly, help me with the answer pleas
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Question 1182721: I think of a number. I multiply it by 5. I then subtract 19. Finally, I double the result. The result is 22.
Find the original number.
Kindly, help me with the answer please
THANKS Found 3 solutions by Boreal, mananth, ikleyn:Answer by Boreal(15235) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! I think of a number. (x)
I multiply it by 5.
5x
I then subtract 19.
5x-19
Finally, I double the result.
(5x-19)*2
The result is 22.
(5x-19)*2=22
5x-19 = 11 (dividing by 2)
5x =19+11
5x =30
x=15
15 the original number.