Write an equation and solve

8 times a number equals the number increased by 504 find the number

1 answer

Let's call the number "x". The equation can be written as:

8x = x + 504

To solve for x, we need to isolate it on one side of the equation. Starting by subtracting x from both sides:

8x - x = x + 504 - x
7x = 504

Next, divide both sides by 7:

7x/7 = 504/7
x = 72

Therefore, the number is 72.