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  • 08-05-2022
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Gavin was thinking of a number gavin divides by 5 then adds 8 to get the answer of 4 what is the original number

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jcherry99
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  • 08-05-2022

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

Method

Let the number be x

x/5 + 8 = 4                Subtract 8

x/5 + 8-8 = 4 -8        Combine

x/5 = - 4                    Multiply by 5

x = -4*5

Answer

x = - 20

Check

- 20 / 5 = - 4

- 4 + 8 = 4

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