Question

Help!!!!
Zabato is thinking of a number. Three times the sum of the number and ten is the same as eight times the number. What is Zabato's number?

Answer 1

sum of the number and ten:
x + 10
-> Three times the sum = ....?

Answer 2

eight times the number= ....

Answer 3

3(z + 10)

Answer 4

3(z+10)=8z

Answer 5

Correct :)

Answer 6

than i just distribute to find my answer?

Answer 7

Now can you solve it by distributing the left side: ..

Answer 8

3z=30=8z
30=5z
5 5
z=6

Answer 9

Thanks (:

Answer 10

Why do you ask when you already known how to do it yourself :)

Answer 11

well the whole sentace thing in confusing? sometimes its the other way around

Answer 12

So is it easier for you by the way I separate them out?

Answer 13

yes (: thanks

Answer 14

Just practice like this, then you'll surely be fine :)

Answer 15

i sure will. thanks again