Mathematics, 13.01.2020 23:31, diamondgdm

Which correctly explains how to solve this problem?

a number is multiplied by 2. eight is added to the product. this sum is then divided by 5. the answer is 8.

what was the original number?

a.
start with 8. multiply 8 by 5. then add 8 and multiply the answer by 2.

b.
start with 8. add 8 and 5. then subtract 8 and multiply the answer by 2.

c.
start with 8. multiply 8 by 5. then subtract 8 and divide the answer by 2.

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