Question
The quotient of 24 and a number is 8. What is the number
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To find the number, we can set up the equation based on the information given. The quotient of 24 and a number \( x \) is 8, which can be expressed as:
\[
\frac{24}{x} = 8
\]
To solve for \( x \), we can multiply both sides of the equation by \( x \):
\[
24 = 8x
\]
Now, divide both sides by 8 to isolate \( x \):
\[
x = \frac{24}{8}
\]
Calculating that gives:
\[
x = 3
\]
Therefore, the number is \( \boxed{3} \).
\[
\frac{24}{x} = 8
\]
To solve for \( x \), we can multiply both sides of the equation by \( x \):
\[
24 = 8x
\]
Now, divide both sides by 8 to isolate \( x \):
\[
x = \frac{24}{8}
\]
Calculating that gives:
\[
x = 3
\]
Therefore, the number is \( \boxed{3} \).