SOLUTION: When 8 is added to the number that is produced by doubling the number x, the result is equal to 8 times the number that is 5 less than x. What is the value of x?
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Question 747275: When 8 is added to the number that is produced by doubling the number x, the result is equal to 8 times the number that is 5 less than x. What is the value of x? Answer by ankor@dixie-net.com(22740) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! When 8 is added to the number that is produced by doubling the number x,
the result is equal to 8 times the number that is 5 less than x.
What is the value of x?
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2x + 8 = 8(x-5)