SOLUTION: five times a number subtracted from 40 is the same as three times the number. find the number

Question 538461: five times a number subtracted from 40 is the same as three times the number. find the number
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
"five times a number subtracted from 40 is the same as three times the number. " translates to

Start with the given equation.

Subtract from both sides.

Subtract from both sides.

Combine like terms on the left side.

Divide both sides by to isolate .

Reduce.

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Answer:

So the solution is

So the number is 5

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