ishtiaqharoon15 ishtiaqharoon15

02-11-2019
Mathematics

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If 8 times a number is decreased by 5, the result is 23.what is the number

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theknowledgeseeker theknowledgeseeker

02-11-2019

Step-by-step explanation:

suppose the number is x

8x - 5 = 23

8x = 23 + 5

8x = 28

8x ÷ 8 = 28 ÷ 8

x = 3.5

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heather1241 heather1241

02-11-2019

8x-5=23
You would add 5 to the -5. And add 5 to the 23.
8x=28
Then you divide by 8 on both sides then you will get:
x=3.5
3.5 is the answer

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