Nathan B. answered • 02/04/20
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so we have 3 times a number (3x), and we're adding 8 to that (+ 8), and it equals 23:
3x + 8 = 23
You don't as to solve it, but let's do that:
Subtract 8 from both sides:
3x + 8 - 8 = 23 - 8
3x = 15
Divide both sides by 3, and you'll have your final answer.
