SOLUTION: Eight more than twice a number is equal to ten less than fives times the number

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Question 1131159: Eight more than twice a number is equal to ten less than fives times the number
Found 2 solutions by Olasko, ikleyn:
Answer by Olasko(10) About Me  (Show Source):
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Let the no be x
8 + 2x = 5x - 10
3x = 18
x = 6
the number is 6

Answer by ikleyn(52772) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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            Since the solution by @Olasko is incorrect,  I came to bring a correct solution,  which is below. 


2x + 8 = 5x - 10


8 + 10 = 5x - 2x


18 = 3x


x = 18%2F3 = 6.     ANSWER