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Popular Word Problems >

The sum of 2 times a number and 8 is equal to 3.

Solution

T h e s u m o f 2 t im es a n u mb er an d 8 i s e q u a l t o 3.

Solution

The number : - 2 \frac{1}{2}

Solution steps

Represent the number with

x

A.T.Q.:

2 x + 8 = 3

Solve for

x, 2 x + 8 = 3 : x = - \frac{5}{2}

Convert improper fractions to mixed numbers:

\frac{5}{2} = 2 \frac{1}{2}

The number : - 2 \frac{1}{2}

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