SOLUTION: The quotient of 8 more than a number and 3 is 12

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Question 1077419: The quotient of 8 more than a number and 3 is 12
Answer by MathLover1(20850) About Me  (Show Source):
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let's number be x
than 8 more than a number is: x%2B8
and the quotient of 8 more than a number and 3 is 12:
%28x%2B8%29%2F3=12.....solve for x
%28x%2B8%29=12%2A3
x%2B8=36
x=36-8
x=+28