Question

The difference of a number times
7
and
5
is
8
.
Use the variable
x
for the unknown number

Answer 1

7 x  - 5 = 8 
7 x = 8 + 5
7 x = 13
x = 13/7 


7 ( 13/7) - 5 = 8 
91/7 - 35/7 = 56/7
56/7 = 56/7 = 8