SOLUTION: One-third of a number, decreased by 1 is 8. What is the number?

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Question 125408: One-third of a number, decreased by 1 is 8.
What is the number?
Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
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%281%2F3%29%2Ax+-+1+=+8
multiply both sides by 3
x+-+3+=+24
x+=+27 answer