Question

Eight more than the product of a number and 3 equals 9.

Answer 1

n = 1/3

Explanation:

n = a number

8 + 3n = 9

3n = 1

n = 1/3

Answer 2

3n + 8 = 9

Explanation:

"eight more" represents adding 8, so +8

"product of a number and 3" represents multiplying n by 3, so 3n

"equals 9" means that 3n + 8 = 9