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Popular Word Problems >

eight less than three times a number equals the number

Solution

e i g h t l ess t han t h ree t im es a n u mb er e q u a l s t h e n u mb er

Solution

The number : 4

Solution steps

Represent the number with

x

A.T.Q.:

3 x - 8 = x

Solve for

x, 3 x - 8 = x : x = 4

The number : 4

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