SOLUTION: The sum of five times a​ number, and 8​, is equal to four times the number.
How do I turn this in to a equation?
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Question 1025766: The sum of five times a number, and 8, is equal to four times the number.
How do I turn this in to a equation?
Answer by Alan3354(69443) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The sum of five times a number, and 8, is equal to four times the number.
How do I turn this in to a equation?
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1 step at a time.
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Use n for "the number." Saves typing.
5 times n = 5n
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"... and 8" means add 8.
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--> 5n + 8
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4 times the number = 4n
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Is equal to --> =
So, 5n + 8 = 4n
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