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Eight subtracted from five times a number is -138. what is the number?

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Answer:

8-5n= -138

You add 8 to each side

5n= -130

Divide by 5 on each side

n = -26

Explanation:

Matija answered May 25, 2018

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8-5n= -138
You add 8 to each side
5n= -130
Divide by 5 on each side
n = -26

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Edgar Grill answered May 30, 2018

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