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the product of 3, and a number increased by 8, is-48

Solution

t h e p ro d u c t o f 3, an d a n u mb er in cre a se d b y 8, i s - 48

Solution

The number : - 18 \frac{2}{3}

Solution steps

Represent the number with

x

A.T.Q.:

3 x + 8 = - 48

Solve for

x, 3 x + 8 = - 48 : x = - \frac{56}{3}

Convert improper fractions to mixed numbers:

\frac{56}{3} = 18 \frac{2}{3}

The number : - 18 \frac{2}{3}

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