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OpenStudy (anonymous):

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?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

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

OpenStudy (anonymous):

eight times the number= ....

OpenStudy (anonymous):

3(z + 10)

OpenStudy (anonymous):

3(z+10)=8z

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Correct :)

OpenStudy (anonymous):

than i just distribute to find my answer?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

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

OpenStudy (anonymous):

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

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Thanks (:

OpenStudy (anonymous):

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

OpenStudy (anonymous):

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

OpenStudy (anonymous):

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

OpenStudy (anonymous):

yes (: thanks

OpenStudy (anonymous):

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

OpenStudy (anonymous):

i sure will. thanks again

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