SOLUTION: Eight times a number is decreased by three times the same number, giving a difference of 20. what is the number?

Question 932207: Eight times a number is decreased by three times the same number, giving a difference of 20. what is the number?
Answer by TimothyLamb(4379) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
8x - 3x = 20
5x = 20
x = 4
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