You have the correct equation, Garrett. Now solve for x by first adding 3 to both sides.
2 + 3 = 8x
5 = 8x
5/8 = x
The number is 5/8
Garrett T.
asked • 10/12/162 is 3 less than 8 times a number. What is that number?
2 = 8x - 3
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