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The sum of 5 times a number and 2 is 8

Solution

The sum of 5 times a number and 2 is 8

Solution

The number : 1 \frac{1}{5}

Solution steps

Represent the number with

x

A.T.Q.:

5 x + 2 = 8

Solve for

x, 5 x + 2 = 8 : x = \frac{6}{5}

Convert improper fractions to mixed numbers:

\frac{6}{5} = 1 \frac{1}{5}

The number : 1 \frac{1}{5}

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