Question 387053
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Hi,         
Let x represent the number
 Write as we Read***
 (2/5)x + 8 = 2
 Solving for x
  2x + 40 = 10  Mulitplying all terms by 5 so as all denominators = 1
      2x = -30
       x = -15
CHECKING our Answer
  (2/5)-15 + 8 = -6 + 8 = 2