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Popular Word Problems >

three times the sum of a number and 8 equals 2

Solution

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

Solution

The number : - 7 \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{22}{3}

Convert improper fractions to mixed numbers:

\frac{22}{3} = 7 \frac{1}{3}

The number : - 7 \frac{1}{3}

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