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I have a number

First I multiply by 4
Then I add 12
Next I divide by 5
As a result I get 2

What is my starting number?

please help

1 Answer

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I think it’s -1/2 because you would have to do the equation the opposite way so whenever it says divide you need to multiply etc.
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