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17 September, 21:50

Multiplying a number by 8 and then subtracting 10 from it is then same as tripling the number and adding 5 to it. what is the number?

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  1. 17 September, 22:03
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    Say the number is x

    8x-10=3x+5

    5x=15

    x = 3
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