The sum of 8 and a number divided by 3 equals 6. Find the number.

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Let's represent the number as "x".

According to the given information, the sum of 8 and the number divided by 3 equals 6 can be written as:

(8 + x)/3 = 6

Multiplying both sides of the equation by 3 to eliminate the fraction:

8 + x = 18

Subtracting 8 from both sides of the equation:

x = 18 - 8

x = 10

Therefore, the number is 10.