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Five times a number is the same as the difference of four times the number and eight. Find the number

Solution

F i v e t im es a n u mb er i s t h e s am e a s t h e d i ff ere n ce o f f o u r t im es t h e n u mb er an d e i g h t . F in d t h e n u mb er

Solution

The number : - 8

Solution steps

Represent the number with

x

A.T.Q.:

5 x = 4 x - 8

Solve for

x, 5 x = 4 x - 8 : x = - 8

The number : - 8

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