Question

A number minus 8 is the same as a number
n divided by 2.

Answer 1

Given :

A number minus 8 is the same as a number divided by 2.

To Find :

We have to find that number
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Solution :

Let the number be x.

From the given question,

1. Number minus 8

• x - 8 ..... (I)

2. Number divided by 2

• x/2 ..... (II)

ATQ : (I) = (II)

⭆ x - 8 = x/2

⭆ 2(x -8) = x

⭆ 2x - 16 = x

⭆ 2x - x = 16

⭆ x = 16

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