Question

Two less than 5 times a number is 42. Find the
number​

Answer 1

Answer:

8.8 or 44/5

Step-by-step explanation:

LET THE UNKNOWN NUMBER BE X

SO,

5X (5 MULTIPLIED BY X) - 2 = 42

5X = 42+2

5X = 44

X = 44/5

X=8.8 OR 44/5

LET US CHECK IF THIS ANSWER IS CORRECT

5 x 8.8 -2

= 44 - 2

=42

so this is the correct answer