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The sum of 7 times a number and 2 equals 8
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The sum of 7 times a number and 2 equals 8

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Answer:

x=6/7. The equation is 7x+2=8

Explanation:

Sum means addition

"a number" means x

7x+2=8 is the equation. Now solve for x

-2 -2

7x=6

divide each side by 7

x=6/7

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