Question 241769
"8 times a number is 62" translates to {{{8x=62}}}





{{{8x=62}}} Start with the given equation.



{{{x=(62)/(8)}}} Divide both sides by {{{8}}} to isolate {{{x}}}.



{{{x=31/4}}} Reduce.



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Answer:


So the solution is {{{x=31/4}}}