What is the result at the end of trick? Two steps in the trick could be combined into one without changing the end result. Which they are?

You are expected:
to submit your initial responses on the assigned discussion topics.
To continue our discussion and earn full credit, your initial responses must be completed by addressing each subtopic within each discussion topic using short paragraphs containing more than three sentences as well as using logical reasoning with supporting details and numerical mathematical examples.

to answer all questions that are posted/placed after your initial responses.
to make 2-3 comments on posts of other students.
Please number your responses to match the questions.
Here are directions for a number trick.
Step 1. Think of a number.
Step 2. Multiply by five.

Step 3. Add eight.
Step 4. Subtract three.
Step 5. Divide by five.
Step 6. Subtract the number that you first thought of.
Show how the trick works.

What is the result at the end of trick?
Two steps in the trick could be combined into one without changing the end result. Which they are?
What would the step replacing them be?
Give examples of applications of integers and fractions in everyday life.

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