Question

Eight more than the product of 5 and a number is equal to the number. Find the
number.

Answer 1

call the number x

Answer 2

product of 5 and a number : 5x

Answer 3

Eight more : 5x + 8

Answer 4

it equals the original number x itself, so :

5x + 8 = x

Answer 5

you can solve for x ?

Answer 6

thx i got this under control

Answer 7

:)

Answer 8

5x - x = -8
4x = -8
x = -8/4
x = -2

Answer 9

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