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Subtract 6 from me. Then multiply by 2. If you subtract 40 and then divide by 4 you get 8. What number am I?
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Subtract 6 from me. Then multiply by 2. If you subtract 40 and then divide by 4 you get 8. What number am I?

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Answer:

42

Explanation:

work backwards And use the opposite operation

start with 8 x 4 = 32 + 40 = 72/2 = 36 + 6 = 42

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