Question

when i multiply by 5 and add 10 to the product and divide this sum by 8,i get a num.which is one less than the num. whats the num.

Answer 1

6×5=30
30+10=40
40÷8=5

Answer 2

[(X*5 )+ 10 ]/8 = x-1
5x + 10 = 8x -8
8x-5x= 18
3x= 18
X = 6