SOLUTION: 8 less than 5 times a number is 2

SOLUTION: 8 less than 5 times a number is 2

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Question 512743: 8 less than 5 times a number is 2
Answer by oberobic(2304) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
5x -8 = 2
5x = 10
x = 2
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