SOLUTION: Two is subtracted from a number,and the difference is multiplied by 5. The result is 30. Find the number.
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Question 1048283: Two is subtracted from a number,and the difference is multiplied by 5. The result is 30. Find the number.
Answer by addingup(3677) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
5(x-2) = 30
5x-10 = 30
5x = 40
x = 8
Happy learning,
John
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