6 was added to a certain number. this sum was then divided by 17. finally the quotient was multiplied by 2. this product came out as 2 what was the number

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Adyson Gomez

31 August, 03:55

6 was added to a certain number. this sum was then divided by 17. finally the quotient was multiplied by 2. this product came out as 2 what was the number

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Lainey Acosta · Answer 1

(You just need to work backward.)

Original Equation (Step by step) : n + 6 = o. o/17 = p. p x 2 = 2.

2/2 = 1 (p). 1 x 17 = 17 (o). 17 - 6 = 11 (n)

Let's check:

11 + 6 = 17. 17/17 = 1. 1 x 2 = 2.