Question

4 times a number equal 5 less than a number times 8.

Answer 1

Let the number be x

As per statement, 7 less than 4 times a number equals 13

4x - 7 = 13

4x = 13 + 7

4x = 20

x = 20 / 4

x = 5

The number is 5

Answer the number is 5

Let us check the correctness of answer by following the statement viz 7 less than 4 times a number equals 13

4 × 5 - 7 = 13

20 - 7 = 13

13 = 13

Means answer is correct

Explanation:

Answer 2

4n=8n-5

Explanation: