Question

If you double a number and then add 32, the result is 80. What is the number?

Answer 1

the number is 24 because when doubling 24 you 48
48+32=80
if im not mistaken when you double a number you add it to its self

Answer 2

Work in reverse to find the starting number
80 - 32 = 48
48/2 = 24
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The answer is 24