SOLUTION: I really need help with my math homework nd I have this word problem: 2 less than 5 times a number is 348. What is the number

Question 536230: I really need help with my math homework nd I have this word problem:
2 less than 5 times a number is 348. What is the number
Found 2 solutions by Earlsdon, josmiceli:
Answer by Earlsdon(6294) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Let n = the required number, then:
5n-2 = 348 Add 2 to both sides.
5n = 350 Divide both sides by 5.
n = 70
The number is 70.

Answer by josmiceli(19441) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Let the number =
given:

Add 2 to both sides

Divide both sides by

The number is 70
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