SOLUTION: the difference of 5 times a number is eight is 7. find the number?

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Question 484690: the difference of 5 times a number is eight is 7. find the number?
Answer by Tatiana_Stebko(1539) About Me  (Show Source):
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5x-8=7
5x=7%2B8
5x=15
x=15%2F5=3
The number is 3