Question

fifth of a number subtracted from 8 gives 20. Then the number is_______.​

Answer 1

Answer:

16

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Answer 2

Answer:

n=140

Step-by-step explanation:

Fifth of a number means the same as a number divided by 5. The number is called  n

n/5 - 8 = 20

Then multiply both sides of the equation by 5

n - 40 = 100

Move constant to the right and change its sign

n = 100 + 40

Calculate

n = 140