Question

Zaria wants you to solve this puzzle: “I am thinking of a number. If you divide my number by 2 and subtract 4, you will get 2. What is my number?” Show how you know your answer is correct.

Answer 1

Let

x--------> the number

we know that

solve for x

Adds both sides

Multiply by both sides

therefore

the answer is

the number is 12

Explanation: