Question

when 8 is added to a certain number, the result is 3 times as large as when 2 is subtracted from the number. what is the correct number?
put the words into math:

8+x = 3(x-2)

Now just solve for x.
Ms. Sue
8 + n = 3 (n-2)
8 + n = 3n - 6

14 = 2n

7 = n
I don't understand pls give me the correct answer

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