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Three times a number minus 8 is equal to 5 times the same number plus 10. what is the number?

Three times a number minus 8 is equal to 5 times the same number plus 10. what is the number?
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Three times a number minus 8 is equal to 5 times the same number plus 10. what is the number?

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Let unknown number be x.

3x - 8 = 5x + 10

-2x = 18

x = -9

Thus, the number is -9.
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