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Five times a number is ten more than three times the number. Find the number​

User Corcus
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Answer:

x = 5

Explanation:

Number = x

5x = 10 + 3x

2x = 10

x = 5

User Piotr Rogowski
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5x = 10 + 3x

5x - 3x = 10

2x = 10

x = 5

To check

5(5) = 10 + 3(5)

25 = 10 + 15

25 = 25

User Immulatin
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