6 times a number less than 3 is equal to 8 times a number less than 7

Answer 1

3 - 6x = 7- 8x

8x -6x = 7 -3

2x = 4

x =4/2 = 2

the number is 2

check the answer, plug it into the original equation 3-6(2)=7-8(2)

3-12 = 7-16, -9 = -9 It works

Answer 2

3 - 6x = 7- 8x

8x -6x = 7 -3

2x = 4

x =4/2 = 2

the number is 2

check the answer, plug it into the original equation 3-6(2)=7-8(2)

3-12 = 7-16, -9 = -9 It works