SOLUTION: Five times a number is the same as 30 more than 8 times the number. If n is "the number," which equation could be used to solve for the number? 3n = 30 5n + 8n = 30 5n = 8n +

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Question 345888: Five times a number is the same as 30 more than 8 times the number.
If n is "the number," which equation could be used to solve for the number?
3n = 30
5n + 8n = 30
5n = 8n + 30

Found 2 solutions by rfer, mananth:
Answer by rfer(16322)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
number 3
Answer by mananth(16946)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
5n = 8n + 30
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