Question

The sum of 8 and a number divided by 3 equals 6.  Find the number.(1 point)
Responses

6
6

−2/3
negative 2 thirds

-6
-6

52

Answer 1

To find the number, we can set up the equation:

(8 + x) / 3 = 6

To solve for x, we can multiply both sides of the equation by 3:

8 + x = 18

Now, we can subtract 8 from both sides:

x = 10

Therefore, the number is 10.

Answer 2

Where are yall getting 10 from???