Answer:
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Step-by-step explanation:
Let's represent the original number as x
The number is multiplied by 5, which gives 5x
The result is 8 plus thrice the original number, : 8 + 3x.
the equation:
5x = 8 + 3x
5x - 3x = 8
2x = 8
x=8/2
x=4
the original number is 4.