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Five times a number is the same as 30 more than 8 times the number. Find the number

Five times a number is the same as 30 more than 8 times the number. Find the number
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Five times a number is the same as 30 more than 8 times the number. Find the number

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User MrEs
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Let x = the number

then
5x = 8x+30
-3x = 30
x = -10
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User Arne Brasseur
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Hello.

5x = 8x+30

5x-8x+30 = 0

-3x=-30

x=-10


Have a nice day

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User Physincubus
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