Question

Subtract 8 from 5 times a number. The result is 4 less than 3 times the number.

Answer 1

Answer: x =2

Explanation:

5x - 8 = 3x - 4

2x = 4

x = 2

checking the work:

5(2) - 8 = 3(2) - 4

10 - 8 = 6 - 4

2 = 2