Question

A number times the sum of 5 and 8 is 42

Answer 1

The sum of 5 and 8 is 13.

Unknown number is x

So 13x=42

x=4

Answer 2

The equation to this problem is:

n * 5 + 8 = 42

To solve for it:

n * 5 + 8 = 42

13n = 42

n = approximately 3.23

Hope this helps!