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I think of a number, add 8 to it and the result is 14. Find the number​

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It is 6, you subtract 8 from 14
User Gloo
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Answer:

6

Explanation:

The equation for this would be:

n+8=14, since we are adding 8 to a number and getting 14

To solve, isolate the variable n, by subtracting 8 from both sides

n+8=14

n+8-8=14-8

n=6

The number is 6

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