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Five times the sum of a number and 7 equals 8

Solution

Five times the sum of a number and 7 equals 8

Solution

The number : - 5 \frac{2}{5}

Solution steps

Represent the number with

x

A.T.Q.:

5 (x + 7) = 8

Solve for

x, 5 (x + 7) = 8 : x = - \frac{27}{5}

Convert improper fractions to mixed numbers:

\frac{27}{5} = 5 \frac{2}{5}

The number : - 5 \frac{2}{5}

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