Jacob is using this rule.

''Start with a number, divide it by 2 and then add 3. Write down the result.''

a) What is the result when Jacob starts with 8?

b) What number did Jacob start with when the result is 5?

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Preston Richards

24 February, 23:08

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Madelyn Frederick · Answer 1

A) 8 : 2 + 3 = 7

b) x/2 + 3 = 5

x = (5-3) * 2

x = 2 * 2 = 4

a) 7

b) 4

Jacob is using this rule.''Start with a number, divide it by 2 and then add 3. Write down the result.''a) What is the result when Jacob starts with 8?b) What number did Jacob start with when the result is 5?