SOLUTION: how would I write four subtracted from a number multiplied by eight equals fifty six

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Question 393683: how would I write four subtracted from a number multiplied by eight equals fifty six
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Answer by stanbon(75887)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
how would I write four subtracted from a number multiplied by eight equals fifty six
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Let the number be "x":
Equation:
8x-4 = 56
8x = 60
x = 15/2
x = 7.5
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Cheers,
Stan H.
Answer by ewatrrr(24785)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!


Hi

Let x represent the number..assigning 'x' is THE important first step.

Write as we Read

 8x -4 = 56





solving for x

    x = 60/8 = 15/2 = 7 1/2  

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