SOLUTION: Five times a number is the same as 30 more than 8 times the number. Find the number. If n is "the number," which equation could be used to solve for the number? 3n = 30

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Question 268069: Five times a number is the same as 30 more than 8 times the number. Find the number.
If n is "the number," which equation could be used to solve for the number?
3n = 30
Found 2 solutions by stanbon, jim_thompson5910:
Answer by stanbon(75887)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Five times a number is the same as 30 more than 8 times the number. Find the number.
If n is "the number," which equation could be used to solve for the number?
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Equation:
5n = 8n+30
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Cheers,
Stan H.
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Translation: 

Five times a number  ---> '5n'
is the same as       --->  '='
30 more than         --->  '30+
8 times the number   --->  '8n'


So altogether, "Five times a number is the same as 30 more than 8 times the number. Find the number" translates to . I'll let you solve for 'n' to find the number.
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