write and solve an equation to find a number for n? eight plus the quotient of a number and 3 is -2

Answer 1

8+x/3 = -2

24+x =-6

x =-6-24 = -30

the number = -30

8+(-30)/3 = 8-10=-2

the quotient of a number x and three translates to the number x = dividend, and 3=divisor, x/3=quotient