Let the number be x. The equation can be written as (8 + x)/3 = 6.
To solve for x, we can cross-multiply:
(8 + x) = 3 * 6
8 + x = 18
Now, subtract 8 from both sides:
x = 18 - 8
x = 10
Therefore, the number is 10.
The sum of 8 and a number divided by 3 equals 6. Find the number.(1 point)
Responses 6
6
−2/3
-6
52
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Half the sum of a number and 10 is 8. Find the number.(1 point) Responses 3 3 6 6 2 2 -2 -2