Hought of a number, added 5, multiplied the result by 2, took away 6 and then divided by 2 to give an answer of 8. what number did albert think of to get his answer

6

Explanation:

x = the number

 [( x + 5 ) x 2 - 6 ] ÷ 2= 8

 ( x + 5 ) x 2 - 6   = 16         ║ mutlitply by 2

 ( x + 5 ) x 2  = 22               ║ mimus 6

   x + 5  = 11 .                        ║ divide by 2

   x  = 6                                 ║ minus 5