SOLUTION: If the sum of 8 and a number is multiplied by 5 the result is 45 what is the number?...... I know the number is 1 but how do u get that number?

SOLUTION: If the sum of 8 and a number is multiplied by 5 the result is 45 what is the number?...... I know the number is 1 but how do u get that number?

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Question 631951: If the sum of 8 and a number is multiplied by 5 the result is 45 what is the number?...... I know the number is 1 but how do u get that number?
Answer by richwmiller(17219) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
(8+x)*5=45
40+5x=45
5x=5
x=1

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