Diffrence of a number times 8 and 6 equals 3

Question

I dont know how to arrange the expression the "diffrence" throws me off . 

Answer 1

"Difference" is the result of subtraction. Therefore to start:

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The two numbers are 8n (a number times 8) and 6.

( 8n - 6 )

This equals 3

(8n - 6) = 3

Answer 2

 

Let x = the number

 

Let us find an expression for the difference of a number times 8 and 6.  A number times 8 is 8x.  So the difference of a number times 8 and 6 is 

 

8x - 6

 

We are given that the difference of a number times 8 and 6 equals 3.  Therefore, our equation is

 

8x - 6 = 3

 

Now solve for x and get

 

x = (3 + 6) / 8 = 9/8