Question

Noah says:

I am thinking of a number,
When I subtract 17 and
multiply the answer by
8, I get 32.
What is Noah's number?​

Answer 1

21

Explanation:

You subtract 17 (x - 17) and multiply the answer by 8 (8(x - 17)). This is equal to 32. Solve for x

8(x - 17) = 32

8x - 136 = 32

8x = 168

x = 21

Answer 2

Answer: 21

Explanation:

21 - 17 = 4
4 * 8 = 32

Therefore the number is 21