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Eight times the sum of a number and 6 is equal to 5 .

Solution

E i g h t t im es t h e s u m o f a n u mb er an d 6 i s e q u a l t o 5 .

Solution

The number : - 5 \frac{3}{8}

Solution steps

Represent the number with

x

A.T.Q.:

8 (x + 6) = 5

Solve for

x, 8 (x + 6) = 5 : x = - \frac{43}{8}

Convert improper fractions to mixed numbers:

\frac{43}{8} = 5 \frac{3}{8}

The number : - 5 \frac{3}{8}

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