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  • 03-05-2021
  • Mathematics
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8 more than 5 times a number is equal to 6 more than 3 times that number.What is the number?

A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4

HELP PLs thANKS

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Erhlhorm
Erhlhorm Erhlhorm
  • 03-05-2021

Answer:

A. 1

Step-by-step explanation:

8 - 5x = 6 - 3x

-5x + 3x = 6 - 8

-2x = -2

divide through by -2

x = 1

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vidalmari6p99qfk
vidalmari6p99qfk vidalmari6p99qfk
  • 03-05-2021

Answer:

A.   1

Step-by-step explanation:

5x -8 = 3x -6

5x  = 3x +2

2x = 2

x = 1

        Check:

        5-8 = 3-6

          -3 = -3

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