SOLUTION: The sum of eight more than a number and one-fifth of the number. Translate into a variable expression. (Use x for your variable. Simplify)

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Question 1165145: The sum of eight more than a number and one-fifth of the number. Translate into a variable expression. (Use x for your variable. Simplify)
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
%28x%2B8%29%2Bx%2F5-----------literally your given description and not in any way complicated.

SIMPLIFY.
x%2Bx%2F5%2B8
5x%2F5%2Bx%2F5%2B40%2F5
%286x%2B40%29%2F5