Question

If a number is multiplied by 8 and 15 is subtracted from the product, the result is 41. What is the number?

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the number be x.

If the number, x is multiplied by 8, we have: 8x

15 subtracted from the product gives us:

`8x-15`

The result is 41.

The equation for this problem is:

`8x-15=41`

We then solve for x.

Begin by adding 15 to both sides.

`\begin{gathered} 8x-15+15=41+15 \\ 8x=56 \end{gathered}`

Next, divide both sides by 8.

`\begin{gathered} (8x)/(8)=(56)/(8) \\ x=7 \end{gathered}`

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