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Three times the sum of a number and 6 is 8

Solution

Three times the sum of a number and 6 is 8

Solution

The number : - 3 \frac{1}{3}

Solution steps

Represent the number with

x

A.T.Q.:

3 (x + 6) = 8

Solve for

x, 3 (x + 6) = 8 : x = - \frac{10}{3}

Convert improper fractions to mixed numbers:

\frac{10}{3} = 3 \frac{1}{3}

The number : - 3 \frac{1}{3}

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