If 12 times a number is added to twice the number, the result is 112

Discussion in 'Calculator Requests' started by math_celebrity, Jul 1, 2017.

Tags:
  1. math_celebrity

    math_celebrity Administrator Staff Member

    If 12 times a number is added to twice the number, the result is 112.

    Let the number be n, so we have:
    12n + 2n = 112

    Combine like terms
    14n = 112

    Using our equation solver, we get n = 8.
     

Share This Page