Question

Yolanda was standing on the middle step of a staircase, painting a wall.She went up four steps to touch up a spot, then she went down five steps to continue painting. When she finished everything within reach,she went down six steps to the first step. Which step was the middle step. How many steps were there in the staircase. Use backwards working​ plzzzz answer i would rate 5 stars.plz help​

Answer 1

hope this helps

sorry if it isn't what you're looking for

Explanation:

(x+4)-5)-6 =1

combine the +4 and -5

x-7 =1

add 7 to both sides

x=8

Yolanda started on step 8