How many cattle did he have at the start?

Question

jose had a herd of cattle. Then he bought more cattle so his total number is four times the original amount. He was given six more cattle, then he sold half the herd, and finally lost 4 cattle. At this time Jose had 39 cattle left. How many cattle did he have at the start?

Answer 1

total number is four times the

 

Let this be 4x

 

He was given six more cattle

 

Let this be 4x + 6

 

then he sold half the herd,

 

Let this be (4x + 6)/2

 

finally lost 4 cattle.

 

Let this be ((4x + 6)/2) - 4

 

Jose had 39 cattle left

 

Let this be: ((4x + 6)/2) - 4 = 39

 

Can you solve it now?