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OpenStudy (anonymous):

Five times a number is the same as 30 more than 8 times the number. Find the number. If n is "the number," which equation could be used to solve for the number?

OpenStudy (calculusxy):

\[5n = 30 + 8n\]

OpenStudy (calculusxy):

Now you just need to isolate x and solve for it.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

so subtract 8n?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

oh i got it. thnks :)

OpenStudy (calculusxy):

Yeah and... you're welcome :)

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