SOLUTION: five less than three times a number is the same as eight times the number. Find the number

Question 417189: five less than three times a number is the same as eight times the number. Find the number

Answer by praseenakos@yahoo.com(507) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
five less than three times a number is the same as eight times the number.
Let the number = x
three times a number = 3x

five less than three times a number = 3x-5
eight times the number = 8x
five less than three times a number is
the same as eight times the number==> 3x-5 = 8x
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