SOLUTION: Ten times the total of a number and 5 is 80 . find the number

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Question 940760: Ten times the total of a number and 5 is 80 . find the number
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10%28x%2B5%29=80 Ten times a number and five is 80.
10%28x%2B5%29%2F10=80%2F10 Divide both sides by 10
x%2B5=8
x%2B5-5=8-5 Subtract 5 from both sides
x=3 ANSWER The Number is 3