3 years ago

Three times the difference of eight and twice a number is five times the number.

Mathematics

1 answer:

Softa [21]3 years ago

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Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

3(2n-8)=5n distribute 3

6n-24=5n combine like terms

-24=-n divide by -1 on both sides

24=n

n=24

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