SOLUTION: the difference between 48 and a positive integer is equal to five times the interger. what is the integer?

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Question 248160: the difference between 48 and a positive integer is equal to five times the interger. what is the integer?
Answer by checkley77(12844) About Me  (Show Source):
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48-x=5x
6x=48
x=48/6
x=8 ans.
Proof:
48-8=5*8
40=40