SOLUTION: Five times a number is the same as 30 more than 8 times the number. Find the number.

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Question 1044178: Five times a number is the same as 30 more than 8 times the number. Find the number.
Answer by jorel555(1290) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Let n be your number. Then:
5n=8n+30
3n=-30
n=-10
-10 is your number. ☺☺☺☺