SOLUTION: "five more than a number is the same as 4 times the sum of the number and 8" I dont know why, but i can get it! it must be than dang "more than'... Thank you for your time!

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Question 876511: "five more than a number is the same as 4 times the sum of the number and 8"
I dont know why, but i can get it! it must be than dang "more than'...
Thank you for your time!
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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"five more than a number is the same as 4 times the sum of the number and 8"
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n = a number
n + 5 = 4(n + 8)
n + 5 = 4n + 32
3n = -27
n = -9