One positive number is 8 times another number. Their difference is 70. Which of the following equations could be used to find the numbers?

Mehul Hingu asked Aug 26, 2023

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One positive number is 8 times another number. Their difference is 70.

Which of the following equations could be used to find the numbers?

Mehul Hingu asked Aug 26, 2023

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Answer:

X equals 10.

8x - x = 70

Explanation:

8 x 10 = 80

80 - 10 = 70

Bettsy answered Aug 30, 2023

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