Eight times a number is 30 more than 6 times the number . find the number

Sandwichnick asked Aug 1, 2023

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Sandwichnick asked Aug 1, 2023

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Let x = the number.

Hence:

Solving for x:

$\begin{gathered} 8x-6x=30 \\ 2x=30 \\ x=(30)/(2) \\ x=15 \end{gathered}$

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The number is 15.

Olivier Verdier answered Aug 5, 2023

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