Word problem, ! some number was added to 12. this sum was then divided by 8. finally, the quotient was multiplied by 6.the product was 12. what was the number?

12+4=16

16/8=2

2*6=12

the number was 4

Do you know algebraic equations yet?

If so:

You can solve the problem by writing the equation x+12/8*6=12. You will get 4

If not:

Work backwards. If the quotient was divided by 6 is 12, then the number must be 2. Something divided by 8 that makes 2 is 16. 16-12 is 4.

Hope this helps!

Heather :)

Please excuse me if I am wrong

That blank is a plus sign

ok so rememmber  you can do anythiing to an equation as long as you do it to both sides

-0.3x+2=0.4x-0.1
add 0.3x to both sides
2=0.7x-0.1
add 0.1 to both sides
2.1=0.7x
times 7 both sides
21=7x
divide both sides by 7
3=x