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Answer:

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Step-by-step explanation:

Let's represent the original number as x

The number is multiplied by 5, which gives 5x

The result is 8 plus thrice the original number, : 8 + 3x.

the equation:

5x = 8 + 3x

5x - 3x = 8

2x = 8

x=8/2

x=4

the original number is 4.