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Many books were awarded to the winners of the math contest. If there are five books per person, there will be more than eight. If everyone gets eight books, he is short of seven books. How many books
Many books were awarded to the winners of the math contest. If there are five books per person, there will be more than eight. If everyone gets eight books, he is short of seven books. How many books and competitions are there? Answer: If there are X winners in the math contest, then

5x+8=8x-7

Solve the equation,

x=5

5x+8=5x5+8

=33

A: There are 33 books and 5 winners in the * * * math contest.