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When I...

double my number ...
subtract six ...
take the square root and
add four
I get eight.
My number is:

1 Answer

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Answer:

11

Explanation:

Work backwards and reverse the operations to find the original number.

Reverse the operations for add four: 8 - 4 = 4

Reverse the operations for take the square root: 4² = 16

Reverse the operations for subtract six: 16 + 6 = 22

Reverse the operations for double the number: 22 ÷ 2 = 11

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