SOLUTION: if a number is multiplied by 8, the difference of this product and 3 is twice the number increased by 9. find the number.
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Question 992126: if a number is multiplied by 8, the difference of this product and 3 is twice the number increased by 9. find the number.
Answer by Timnewman(323) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
HI DEAR,
Let the number be "x"
Then,from your question,
8x-3=2x+9
8x-2x=9+3
6x=12
x=2
The number is 2
HOPE THIS HELPS?
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