Question

Amy is thinking of a number. This number decreased by 18.8 is 77.2. Find Amy’s number.

Answer 1

96

To find Amy's number, simply reverse the equation.

x-18.8=77.2 ---> 77.2+18.8=x

Now, simplify the new equation.

77.2+18.8=x

96=x

And there you have it!

Amy's number is 96.

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