Question

If you subtract 17 from my number and multiply the difference by −2​, the result is −8​." What is Elise​'s ​number?

Answer 1

21

Explanation:

Result: -8

Subtract: 17

Multiply: -2

The key to finding the number is to reverse the steps given. So instead of subtracting then multiplying, it's supposed to be dividing then adding.

1) -8 / -2

2) 4 + 17

3) 21

How the answer was found with 21:

1) 21 - 17

2) 4 * -2

3) -8

Answer 2

Minus 8 divided by minus 2 =4 plus 17 equals 21