Question

The product of a 25 and a number, increase by 8 is 68. find the number.
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Answer 1

2.4

Explanation:

set up an equation to find x, the number.

`25x+8=68`

subtract 8 from both sides

`25x=60`

divide both sides by 25 to get x (the variable) alone

`x=(60)/(25)=(12)/(5)=2.4`

Answer 2

I belive the answer should be 35