SOLUTION: One third of a number is eight.what is the number? Can you help me please? I am bad at fractions, decimals and percentages!!

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Question 693880: One third of a number is eight.what is the number? Can you help me please? I am bad at fractions, decimals and percentages!!
Answer by Stitch(470) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Given: %281%2F3%29%2AX+=+8
Multiply both sides by 3
highlight%28X+=+24%29