SOLUTION: A number is multiplied by 8 and 4 is subtracted from that product, the answer is 52. Find the number.

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Question 1057061: A number is multiplied by 8 and 4 is subtracted from that product, the answer is 52. Find the number.
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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A number is multiplied by 8 and 4 is subtracted from that product, the answer is 52. Find the number.
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8x - 4 = 52
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8x = 56
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x = 7
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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