SOLUTION: Write this statement out as an equation and solve. If you multiply a number by 5 and then add 8, the result is 68.

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Question 619655: Write this statement out as an equation and solve.
If you multiply a number by 5 and then add 8, the result is 68.
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi,

If you multiply a numberhighlight%28x%29 by 5 and then add 8, the result is 68.

Write as we Read:

 5x + 8 = 68

   5x = 60

    x = 12