SOLUTION: Eight times a number n is 51 more than five times the number. I need to write an equation to represent the problem. I've already come up with two, i just need to know which i

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Question 804036: Eight times a number n is 51 more than five times the number.
I need to write an equation to represent the problem.
I've already come up with two, i just need to know which is correct.

Answer by erica65404(394) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
8n=51%2B5n
n=17
When dealing with these problems try to break it up. If you look at the problem, the word is can be replaced with =