Consider this mathematical machine. ​a) What number would you have to use as input if you wanted 25 as the​ output?   ​b) What would you have to input to obtain an output of 37?

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Consider this mathematical machine.
a) What number would you have to use as input if you wanted
25 as the​ output?
 
​b) What would you have to input to obtain an output of
37?
Input
Add 5.
Multiply by 4.
Subtract 14.
Divide by 2.
Output
Transcribed Image Text:Input Add 5. Multiply by 4. Subtract 14. Divide by 2. Output
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