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19 June, 13:41

Eight less than 5 times a number is 48 less than the number. Find the number.

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  1. 19 June, 13:56
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    -10

    Step-by-step explanation:

    Write out the equation

    5n-8=n-48

    move like terms to the same side

    4n=-40

    divide 4n and 4 by 4 to get n by itself.

    n=-10
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