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11 November, 03:25

Twenty seven less than eight times a number is equal to five. What is the number?

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  1. 11 November, 03:27
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    8n-27 = 5

    add 27 to each side

    8n = 32

    divide by 8

    n = 4

    Answer n=4
  2. 11 November, 03:37
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    The unknown number is equal to 4.

    8x - 27 = 5

    Add 27 to both sides.

    8x = 32

    Divide both sides by 8

    x = 4
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