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

6

−2/3

-6

52

1 answer

Let the number be x.

The equation can be written as (8 + x)/3 = 6.

Multiplying both sides of the equation by 3, we get 8 + x = 18.

Subtracting 8 from both sides, we get x = 10.

Therefore, the number is 10.