SOLUTION: Write an equation and solve. eight times a number equals the number increased by 504. Find the number.

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Question 989429: Write an equation and solve. eight times a number equals the number increased by 504. Find the number.
Answer by thesvw(77) About Me  (Show Source):
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Let the number be S.
8S = S + 504
7S = 504
S = 72