wilsonkira337 wilsonkira337
  • 10-05-2024
  • Mathematics
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in maths i think of a number.This number is than multiplied by 5.The result is 8 plus thrice the original number.What is the number

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lolita6009 lolita6009
  • 10-05-2024

Answer:

hello

Step-by-step explanation:

Let's represent the original number as x

The number is multiplied by 5, which gives 5x

The result is 8 plus thrice the original number, : 8 + 3x.

the equation:

5x = 8 + 3x

5x - 3x = 8

2x = 8

x=8/2

x=4

the original number is 4.

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