Answer:
x = 7.875
Step-by-step explanation:
Let the number = x
When a number is multiplied by 5 before subtracting from 78 the result obtained is the same as three times the sum of the number and 5 find the number
Hence,
78 -(x × 5) = 3(x + 5)
Expand the brackets
78 - 5x = 3x + 15
Collect like terms
78 -15 = 3x + 5x
63 = 8x
x = 63/8
x = 7.875
