Francis B.
asked • 03/01/18
three times the difference of a number and 2 equal 8, translate to a equation
David W.
answered • 03/01/18
Experienced Prof
Let x=a number
"three times the difference of a number and 2 equal 8"
3 * ( x - 2) = 8
3*(x-2)=8
Then, to solve for x:
3x - 6 = 8
3x = 14
x = 14/3
x = 4 2/3
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