A number K is decreased by eight, and the result is multiplied by eight. This product is then divided by two. What is the final result?

Mathematics · High School · Mon Jan 18 2021

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Answered on Wed Nov 30 2022

According to question,

number K is decreased by eight

So, k - 8

Then, the result is multiplied by eight

So, (k - 8) × 8

Then, product is divided by two.

So, (k - 8) × 8/2

= (k - 8)× 4

= 4k - 32