SOLUTION: When a number is multiplied by 5, and then the product u=is increased by 21, the results is 56. Find the number.

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Question 1108357: When a number is multiplied by 5, and then the product u=is increased by 21, the results is 56. Find the number.
Answer by addingup(3677) About Me  (Show Source):
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a number: x
(x5) + 21 = 56
x5 = 35
x = 7