SOLUTION: 8 times a number is 62

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Question 241769: 8 times a number is 62
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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"8 times a number is 62" translates to 8x=62




8x=62 Start with the given equation.


x=%2862%29%2F%288%29 Divide both sides by 8 to isolate x.


x=31%2F4 Reduce.


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Answer:

So the solution is x=31%2F4