SOLUTION: The quotient of a number x and three is eight

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Question 492439: The quotient of a number x and three is eight
Answer by gabbymad98(6) About Me  (Show Source):
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It basically is saying x divided by 3 = 8
Answer:x=24
How I got it: put it into an equation x / 3= 8
Mutiply 3 to both sides
3 and 3 cancel out and 3 times 8 is 24 so you're left with
x=24