daneshayoung101
daneshayoung101 daneshayoung101
  • 22-04-2019
  • Mathematics
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I Think of a number, then multiply by 12, then subtract 15. If the result is 489, what number did I think of first?

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musiclover10045
musiclover10045 musiclover10045
  • 22-04-2019

Write the problem as an equation:

12x -15 = 489

Add 15 to each side:

12x = 504

Divide both sides by 12:

x = 504/12

x = 42

The number is 42.

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Emilyrosewalden
Emilyrosewalden Emilyrosewalden
  • 18-02-2020

Answer:

42

Step-by-step explanation:

42 x 12=  504

504 - 15 =  489

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