Five more than the product of a number and 4 equals 8

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Curly

4 January, 04:24

Five more than the product of a number and 4 equals 8

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Hazel · Answer 1

5 + n*4 = 8

Step-by-step explanation:

5 more which is 5 +

product of a number and 4 which is n*4

equals 8 which is = 8

When you put these together, it is 5 + n*4 = 8

Casey · Answer 2

Step-by-step explanation:

Let's call "a number" "x".

The product refers to multiplication, so this x is multiplied by 4

4x + 8 = 5

Subtract 8 from both sides

4x = - 3

Divide both sides by 4

x = - 3/4