SOLUTION: Eight less than three times a number is 10. Find the number. thank you

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Question 197297: Eight less than three times a number is 10. Find the number.

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Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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Eight less than three times a number is 10. Find the number.
Equation:
3x-8 = 10
3x = 18
x = 6
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stan H.