SOLUTION: if the product of some number and 5 is increased by 9, the result is 8 times the number. find the number

Question 808141: if the product of some number and 5 is increased by 9, the result is 8 times the number. find the number
Answer by TimothyLamb(4379) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
5n + 9 = 8n
3n = 9
n = 3
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