SOLUTION: 5 times a number, increased by 1, is 36. find the number? I am not good with these can you help

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Question 105864: 5 times a number, increased by 1, is 36. find the number?
I am not good with these can you help
Answer by edjones(7569) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
let x be the number.
5x+1=36
5x=35 add -1 to each side
x=7 divide each side by 5
Ed