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Question 1056933: Please help me to solve this question:the sum of 8 and a certain number is equal to the product of the number and 3.Find the number
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Please help me to solve this question:the sum of 8 and a certain number is equal to the product of the number and 3.Find the number
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8 + x = 3x,

8 = 2x,

x = 4.


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