Question

two is subtracted from a number, and then the difference is multiplied by 5. the result is 30. what is the number?

Explanation:

Step1: Define the unknown number

Let the number be $x$.

Step2: Translate to equation

$5(x - 2) = 30$

Step3: Divide both sides by 5

$\frac{5(x - 2)}{5} = \frac{30}{5}$
$x - 2 = 6$

Step4: Solve for x

$x = 6 + 2$
$x = 8$

Answer:

8