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Thirteen more than 8 times a number is -3

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8x + 13 = -3
8x = -16
x = -2
The number you are looking for is -2
User DanAbdn
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8x + 13 = -3

8x is 8 times a number

+13 is thirteen more than

= - 3 is -3

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