Solution
Let the number be x,
According to the given details, the equation becomes
(x – 5/2) × 8 = 3x
Solving for x we get
8x – 40/2 = 3x
Rearranging the like terms and solving we get
8x – 3x = 40/2
5x = 20
x = 4
Answer
The number is 4.
Solution
Let the number be x,
According to the given details, the equation becomes
(x – 5/2) × 8 = 3x
Solving for x we get
8x – 40/2 = 3x
Rearranging the like terms and solving we get
8x – 3x = 40/2
5x = 20
x = 4
Answer
The number is 4.