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I. Assigning the variable       

Let x represent the number 

II.Writing as we Read***

  15/4 *x - 8 = 3x

III.Solving for x  by multiplying both sides of equation by 4 in this case

     15x - 32 = 12x

           3x = 32

            x = 32/3 the number in question



IV. CHECKING Our Answer***

   15/4 * 32/3 - 8 = 40 - 8 = 32 

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