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A number is divided by 3, and then 4 is added to the quotient. The result is 8. Find the number

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If you want to find the answer, you need to go backwards. You need to subtract
4 from 8. That gives you 4. Then you multiply 4 by 3. That gives you 12. 12 is the answer.
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Answer: 4/3 or 1.33

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