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  • 02-11-2019
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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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  • 02-11-2019

Answer:

The number is 3.5.

Step-by-step explanation:

1) Form an equation.

8x-5= 23

2) Add 5 to both sides.

8x= 28

3) Divide both sides by 8.

X= 3.5

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