Hakeem subtracted 8 from a number, then multiplied the difference by 5. The result was 20. Write and solve an equation to find the number, x.
a/n *I'm in regular 8th-grade math, we're using envision math. Specifically lesson 2-4, but the question I presented to you is from lesson 2-3. I'm in dire need of assistance. Please write an equation (and answer of x).
+36916 OK.... Let 'x' = the number
He subtracts 8 x-8
Multiplies the result by 5 5(x-8)
And that = 20 5(x-8) = 20
Now solve for x
5(x-8) = 20
5x - 40 = 20
5x = 60
x = 12
