The sum of a number and five is multiplied by eight. The result is equal to negative fifty-six. The value of the number is .
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Respuesta :

8(n + 5) = (-56)

First distribute the 8 to both n and 5

8 x 5 = 40
8(n) = 8n

8n + 40 = -56
8n + 40 (-40) = -56 (-40)
8n = -96
8n/8 = -96/8
n = -12

-12 is your answer

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Answer:

n=-12

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