To solve this problem, let's break it down step by step:
Let the number be represented by x.
According to the given information, the sum of 8 and the number, divided by 3, equals 6. This can be written as:
(8 + x) / 3 = 6
To isolate x, we first multiply both sides of the equation by 3:
3 * [(8 + x) / 3] = 3 * 6
Canceling out the 3 on the left side gives:
8 + x = 18
Next, we isolate x by subtracting 8 from both sides of the equation:
8 + x - 8 = 18 - 8
Simplifying further:
x = 10
Therefore, the number is 10. None of the given answer choices (A, B, C, D) are correct.
The sum of 8 and a number divided by 3 equals 6. Find the number.
A)6
B)-2/3
C)-6
D)52
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