Angie M.
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Philip P. answered • 12/03/20
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Let x be the unknown number. The sum of a number and 2 is x + 2. Eight times that is 8(x+2), which equals 40:
8(x+2) = 40
Solve for x.
Raymond B. answered • 12/03/20
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8(x+2) = 40
8x +16 = 40
8x = 40-16 = 24
x = 24/8 = 3
x = 3
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HINT: divide both sides by 8, then subtract 2 from both sides.12/03/20