SOLUTION: A certain number was divided by 3,3 was added to the result.The final answer is 8 what was the number

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Question 908392: A certain number was divided by 3,3 was added to the result.The final answer is 8 what was the number
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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A certain number was divided by 3; 3 was added to the result.
The final answer is 8
What was the number
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Equation:
x/3 + 3 = 8
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x/3 = 5
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x = 15
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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