Question 1042759
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60 is added to a mystery number. The result is multiplied by 2. After that, 28 is subtracted. The final value is 168. 
What was the mystery number at the beginning?
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Solve it mentally from the end to the beginning.

1.  168 + 28 = 196.

2.  {{{196/2}}} = 98.

3.  98 - 60 = 38.

<U>Answer</U>. 38.
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