Step-by-step explanation:
3x + 5x=8x
So,8x=40,thus,40/8=5
Thus, 3x=3*5=15
5x=5*5=25
Thus,the smaller number is 15,yet in the choices
a.20
b.34
c 26
d.24
Hence,there was a typo error made by your teacher.so there is no correct answer.
God bless,hope it helps.
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Step-by-step explanation:
3x + 5x=8x
So,8x=40,thus,40/8=5
Thus, 3x=3*5=15
5x=5*5=25
Thus,the smaller number is 15,yet in the choices
a.20
b.34
c 26
d.24
Hence,there was a typo error made by your teacher.so there is no correct answer.
God bless,hope it helps.