Question 60262
Eight times the difference of 5 and a number gives 152. find the number
Let a number be:x
"eight times" means 8*
"The difference of 5 and a number" means 5-x
"gives" means =
8*(5-x)=152
40-8x=152
40-40-8x=152-40
-8x=112
-8x/-8=112/-8
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