Question

Jo is thinking of a number. Four less than 9 times the number is 176. Find Jo’s number

Answer 1

Jo's Number is 20.

Explanation:

4 - ( 9 x ? ) = 176.

9 x 20 = 180.

9 x 20 = 180, then subtract 180 by 4.

180 - 4 = 176.

Therefore, Jo's number is 20.