Translating the sentence into an equation

Question

Eight times the sum of a number and 6 is 5

Answer 1

"Eight times the sum of a number and 6 is 5"

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8* ( n + 6 ) = 5

8* ( n + 6 ) = 5

Solution:

8* ( n + 6 ) = 5 | distribute

8n + 48 = 5 | -48

8n = -43 | /8

43

n = ----

8

3

n = 5 ----

8