SOLUTION: 18 increased by a number, all multiplied by 8 equals 34

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Question 744891: 18 increased by a number, all multiplied by 8 equals 34
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18 increased by a number x,
18%2Bx
all multiplied by 8
%2818%2Bx%298
equals 34
%2818%2Bx%298=34.....now solve for x to find that number

%2818%2Bx%29=34%2F8
18%2Bx=4.25
x=4.25-18
x=-13.75