Question

I am thinking of a number. I multiply it by 8 and subtract 56.
I get the same answer if I multiply by 5 and subtract 8
What is my number?

Answer 1

Answer:

16

Step-by-step explanation:

$8x-56=5x-8\\\\3x-56=-8\\\\3x=48\\\\x=16$

So, the number is 16