SOLUTION: 5 times a number, increased by 1, is 36. find the number? I am not good with these can you help

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Question 105865: 5 times a number, increased by 1, is 36. find the number?
I am not good with these can you help
Answer by scott8148(6628) About Me  (Show Source):
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let x=number
...5 times a number ... 5x
...increased by 1 ... +1
...is 36 ... =36
5x+1=36