Question

Four times a number taken away from 40 is 5 more than the number itselt. The number is what​

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

let the number be x

then A/Q

40-4x=x+5

=> -4x-x=5-40

=> -5x=-35

=> x = 7

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Answer 2

Answer:

7

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the number be x

a to q

40-4x= x+5

-4x-x= -40+5

-5x= -35

5x=35

x=35/5

x=7