the difference of a number divided by 5 and 7 is equal to 8

Question

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Answer 1

number divided by 5 :    x/5

the difference of the above and 7:    (x/5)-7

the above is equal to 8:  (x/5)-7=8

 

Solve for x

 

x/5=8+7

x/5=15

x=15·5

 

Solution: x=75