Question

If you take a number times by 3 then add 5 you get the same as if you took the number times by 7 then subtract 8 what is the number

Answer 1

3 1/4

Explanation:

3x+5=7x-8

Subtract 5 from both sides

3x=7x-13

Subtract 7 from both sides

-4x= -13

Divide by -4

X= 13/4

SIMPLIFIED: 3 1/4