Question

A number is divided by 6. then 8 is added to a quotient. Next 3 is subtracted from the sum. The results is 7. What is the number

Answer 1

X=12. hope this helps

Answer 2

n = 12

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n divided by 6 + 8 - 3 |=7
+3 |= 7 + 3
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-8 | 10 - 8
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x6 | 2 x 6
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n = 12
Check!
12 divided by 6 + 8 - 3 = 7 PEMDAS
2 + 8 - 3 = 7
10 - 3 = 7
7 = 7