SOLUTION: find a number if 25 less than 3 times the number equals eight times the number obtained when 5 is subtracted from the number.
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Question 617292: find a number if 25 less than 3 times the number equals eight times the number obtained when 5 is subtracted from the number.
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Answer by scott8148(6628) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
"25 less than 3 times the number" ___ 3n - 25
"equals" ___ =
"eight times the number obtained when 5 is subtracted from the number" ___ 8(n - 5)
3n - 25 = 8n - 40
15 = 5n
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