Question

Six more than eight times a number is thirty-two. What is the number?

Answer 1

Answer: The answer is 3.25 .

Explanation:

Let’s go backwards to solve this problem.

32 - 6 is equal to 8 times a number. We can call this number x.
Simplify: 32-6=26. 26 is equal to 8 times x, or 8x.

To find x, divide 26 by 8. 26/8= 3.25 .

Answer 2

Answer: The number is 3.25

Explanation:

6+8x=32

subtract six from both sides

8x=26

Divide by 8

x=3.25