Find the “number” for each of the following by first writing, then solving the equation: When 13 is subtracted from the product of a number and five, the result is 27
Let the number be x.
5x - 13 = 27
To solve for x, add 13 to both sides:
5x = 40
Divide both sides by 5 to solve for x:
x = 8
So, the number is 8.