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

Answer 1

Let the number be represented by x.

The sum of 8 and the number divided by 3 can be expressed as (8 + x) / 3.

According to the problem, this expression equals 6.

Therefore, (8 + x) / 3 = 6.

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

3 * [(8 + x) / 3] = 6 * 3

This simplifies to:

8 + x = 18

Subtracting 8 from both sides, we get:

x = 18 - 8

Therefore, the number is x = 10.