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Multiplying a number by 8 and then subtracting 10 from it is then same as tripling the number and adding 5 to it. what is the number?

Multiplying a number by 8 and then subtracting 10 from it is then same as tripling the number and adding 5 to it. what is the number?
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multiplying a number by 8 and then subtracting 10 from it is then same as tripling the number and adding 5 to it. what is the number?

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say the number is x

8x-10=3x+5

5x=15
x= 3
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