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Fifteen less than 8 times a number is 185. What is the number?

User Dylan Ong
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Answer:

25

Explanation:

Make an equation:

8x-15 = 185

Solve for x.

Add 15 to both sides:

8x-15+15 = 185+15

8x = 200

Divide both sides by 8:

8x/8 = 200/8

x = 25

User Uttam Palkar
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Answer:

i believe the answer is 25

Explanation:

goodluck

User Terje Solem
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