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The sum of 5 times a number and 3 is 8

User Shakeya
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Answer:

5x + 3 = 8

Explanation:

"a number": x

"5 times a number": 5x

"the sum of 5 times a number and 3": 5x + 3

"the sum of 5 times a number and 3 is 8": 5x + 3 = 8

User Amit Kohli
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Answer:

1

Explanation:

5x1+3=8

User Petr Peller
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