SOLUTION: A number increased by 8 is the same as 3 times the number. find the number.
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Question 202162: A number increased by 8 is the same as 3 times the number. find the number.
Answer by rfer(16322) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
3x=x+8
2x=8
x=4
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