Twenty seven less than eight times a number is equal to five. what is the number?

8x - 27 = 5

Add 27 to both sides.

8x = 32

Divide both sides by 8

x = 4

8n-27 =5

add 27 to each side

8n = 32

divide by 8

n = 4

Answer n=4

answer: -2+√x,-2-√x

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