Amina thinks of a number. If she adds 19 to it and divide the sum by 9 she will get 8. Find the number

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Let the number be $X$

Therefore , according to question, we have;

$\frac{19 + x}{9}$ $= 8$

$\Rightarrow$ $19 + x = 72$

$\Rightarrow$ $x = 72 - 19 = 53$

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Amina thinks of a number. If she adds 19 to it and divide the sum by 9 she will get 8. Find the number

Let the number be X Therefore , according to question, we have; 19+x9 =8⇒ 19+x=72 ⇒ x=72−19=53

Let the number be $X$

Therefore , according to question, we have;

$\frac{19 + x}{9}$ $= 8$

$\Rightarrow$ $19 + x = 72$

$\Rightarrow$ $x = 72 - 19 = 53$