Question 389574
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Hi
I. Assigning the variable       
Let x represent the number 
II.Writing as we Read***
  15/4 *x - 8 = 3x
III.Solving for x  by multiplying both sides of equation by 4 in this case
     15x - 32 = 12x
           3x = 32
            x = 32/3 the number in question

IV. CHECKING Our Answer***
   15/4 * 32/3 - 8 = 40 - 8 = 32