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I am thinking of a number. I multiply it by 8 and subtract 56.

I get the same answer if I multiply by 5 and subtract 8
What is my number?

User Sikora
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Answer:

16

Explanation:


8x-56=5x-8\\\\3x-56=-8\\\\3x=48\\\\x=16

So, the number is 16

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