If 28 less than five times a certain number is 232. What is the number?
Select:
A) 32
B) 42
C) 52
D) 62
E) 72
5x−28 Subtraction is built backwards,multiply the unknown by 5   5x−28=232 Is translates to equals   +28+28 Add 28 to both sides   5x=260 The variable ismultiplied by 5   5 5 Divide both sides by 5   x=52 The number is 52.   correct answer 52
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If 28 less than five times a certain number is 232. What is the number?