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Five times the sum of some number and 3 is equal to 8 times the number minus 3

Solution

F i v e t im es t h e s u m o f so m e n u mb er an d 3 i s e q u a l t o 8 t im es t h e n u mb er min u s 3

Solution

The number : 6

Solution steps

Represent the number with

x

A.T.Q.:

5 (x + 3) = 8 x - 3

Solve for

x, 5 (x + 3) = 8 x - 3 : x = 6

The number : 6

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