Question

Five times a number is the same as 30 more than 8 times the number. Find the number.

If n is "the number," which equation could be used to solve for the number?

Answer 1

Number is -10

Explanation:

Let Number be x

so, 5x= 30+8x

Take 30 other side and 5x other side

so, 8x-5x=-30

3x=-30

x=-10

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