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Question 105874: Please help solve these two problems:
How would I write these two problems:
Eight times a number plus 6 less than twice the number is 34.

Julius sold five times as many computers as Sam sold last year. In total, they sold 78 computers. How many computers did Julius sell?
Thank you,

Answer by scott8148(6628) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
let x=number
...Eight times a number ... 8x
...plus ... +
...6 less than twice the number ... 2x-6
...is 34 ... =34
8x+2x-6=34

let x=Julius, so x/5=Sam ... x+(x/5)=78