SOLUTION: find a number if 25 less than 3 times the number equals eight times the number obtained when 5 is subtracted from the number. Note please answer in detail

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Question 617292: find a number if 25 less than 3 times the number equals eight times the number obtained when 5 is subtracted from the number.
Note please answer in detail
Answer by scott8148(6628) About Me  (Show Source):
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"25 less than 3 times the number" ___ 3n - 25

"equals" ___ =

"eight times the number obtained when 5 is subtracted from the number" ___ 8(n - 5)

3n - 25 = 8n - 40

15 = 5n