Question

When 7 is subtracted from a certain number and the result is multiplied by 2, the final number is 18. What is the original number?

Answer 1

Answer: 16

Step-by-step explanation:

(Let x be the original number)

(x - 7) * 2 = 18

x - 7 = 18/2

x - 7 = 9

x = 9 + 7

x = 16