Question 18 of 19beginner🔧 ApplyNumerical2 marks

A number increased by 36 is equal to ten times itself. What is the number?

Correct Answer

Step 1: Let the number be nn.

Step 2: Form equation: n+36=10nn + 36 = 10n

Step 3: Subtract nn: 36=9n36 = 9n

Step 4: Divide by 9: n=4n = 4

Answer: The number is 4.

Exercise: Figure it Out (Section 3) | Q: 17 | (Page Page 25)
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Explanation

Let the number be nn. The equation is n+36=10nn + 36 = 10n. Subtracting nn from both sides: 36=9n36 = 9n. Dividing by 9: n=4n = 4.

Solution Steps

  1. Step 1: Let the number = nn

  2. Step 2: Form equation: n+36=10nn + 36 = 10n

  3. Step 3: Subtract nn: 36=9n36 = 9n

  4. Step 4: Divide by 9: n=4n = 4

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