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A number was subtracted from 7. After which that number was multiplied by 8. This result was then divided by 4. for a result of 20. Given this information what was the initial n…

A number was subtracted from 7. After which that number was multiplied by 8. This result was then divided by 4. for a result of 20. Given this information what was the initial n…
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A number was subtracted from 7. After which that number was multiplied by 8. This result was then divided by 4. for a result of 20. Given this information what was the initial number. I NEED HELP ASAP!!!

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Start at the end and do the opposite operations.

20x4=80

80/8=10

What subtracted from 7 leaves 10? -3.
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