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Popular Word Problems >

Eight less than the product of 3 and a number equals 2.

Solution

E i g h t l ess t han t h e p ro d u c t o f 3 an d a n u mb er e q u a l s 2.

Solution

The number : 3 \frac{1}{3}

Solution steps

Represent the number with

x

A.T.Q.:

3 x - 8 = 2

Solve for

x, 3 x - 8 = 2 : x = \frac{10}{3}

Convert improper fractions to mixed numbers:

\frac{10}{3} = 3 \frac{1}{3}

The number : 3 \frac{1}{3}

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