Question
The sum of 8 and a number divided by 3 equals 6. Find the number.
A. 6
B. 2/3
C. -6
D. 52
U HAVE TO PICK AN ANSWER
A. 6
B. 2/3
C. -6
D. 52
U HAVE TO PICK AN ANSWER
Answers
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GPT 3.5
To solve this problem, we can write the given information as an equation:
(8 + x) / 3 = 6
To isolate x, the unknown number, we can multiply both sides of the equation by 3:
8 + x = 18
Next, we subtract 8 from both sides to solve for x:
x = 10
Therefore, the number is 10.
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(8 + x) / 3 = 6
To isolate x, the unknown number, we can multiply both sides of the equation by 3:
8 + x = 18
Next, we subtract 8 from both sides to solve for x:
x = 10
Therefore, the number is 10.
The correct answer is not available in the options listed.