SOLUTION: 3 times a number plus 8 is equal to five times the number. how do you solve this proublem

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Question 54521: 3 times a number plus 8 is equal to five times the number. how do you solve this proublem
Answer by Nate(3500) About Me  (Show Source):
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3x + 8 = 5x
3x - 3x + 8 = 5x - 3x
8 = 2x
4 = x