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Popular Word Problems >

the difference between eight times a number and 16 is 40. find the number

Solution

t h e d i ff ere n ce b e tw ee n e i g h t t im es a n u mb er an d 16 i s 40. f in d t h e n u mb er

Solution

The number : 7

Solution steps

Represent the number with

x

A.T.Q.:

8 x - 16 = 40

Solve for

x, 8 x - 16 = 40 : x = 7

The number : 7

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