Here is a number machine. Complete the number machine.
How to approach this question
1. Start with the input number, which is 12.
2. Apply the first operation: 12 - 4.
3. Take the result of that calculation and apply the second operation: (result) × 5.
4. The final result is the output.
Full Answer
40
The number machine shows a sequence of operations to be performed on an input number.
1. **Input:** The starting number is 12.
2. **First operation:** Subtract 4.
12 - 4 = 8
3. **Second operation:** Multiply by 5.
8 × 5 = 40
4. **Output:** The final result is 40.
Common mistakes
✗ Performing the operations in the wrong order.
✗ Making an arithmetic error (e.g., 12 - 4 = 9 or 8 x 5 = 45).
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