SOLUTION: If eight times the sum of a number and eight is equal to 56, find the number. Thanks for your help.

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Question 988603: If eight times the sum of a number and eight is equal to 56, find the number. Thanks for your help.
Answer by macston(5194) About Me  (Show Source):
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N = a number
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8(N+8)=56
N+8=7
N=-1
ANSWER: The number is -1.