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25 February, 16:12

When 8 is added to the number that is produced by doubling the number x, the result is equal to 8 times the number that is 5 less than x. What is x equal to?

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  1. 25 February, 19:13
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    Hello. In order to solve this problem, you need to write an equation. Hence, you determine this equation:

    8 + 2x = 8 (x-5)

    8 + 2x = 8x - 40

    8 + 40 = 8x - 2x

    48 = 6x

    x = 8.
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