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Popular Word Problems >

five times a number increased by 8 is 32. Find the number

Solution

f i v e t im es a n u mb er in cre a se d b y 8 i s 32. F in d t h e n u mb er

Solution

The number : 4 \frac{4}{5}

Solution steps

Represent the number with

x

A.T.Q.:

5 x + 8 = 32

Solve for

x, 5 x + 8 = 32 : x = \frac{24}{5}

Convert improper fractions to mixed numbers:

\frac{24}{5} = 4 \frac{4}{5}

The number : 4 \frac{4}{5}

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