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Four less than the product of 8 and a number equals 5

Solution

Four less than the product of 8 and a number equals 5

Solution

The number : 1 \frac{1}{8}

Solution steps

Represent the number with

x

A.T.Q.:

8 x - 4 = 5

Solve for

x, 8 x - 4 = 5 : x = \frac{9}{8}

Convert improper fractions to mixed numbers:

\frac{9}{8} = 1 \frac{1}{8}

The number : 1 \frac{1}{8}

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