Question

Write and solve an equation to find the number n.

Eight plus the quotient of a number and 3 is −2.
Equation: =−2
The number is n =
.

Answer 1

Let the required number be "n"

According to the above problem,

`8 + (n)/(3) = - 2 \\ (n)/(3) = - 2 - 8 \\ (n)/(3) = - 10 \\ n = 3 * ( - 10) \\ \boxed{ n = - 30}`

Therefore,

• n = -30 is the right answer.

Answer 2

Explanation:

I am not sure you wrote all necessary information.

but based on what I understood :

8 + n/3 = -2

n/3 = -10

n = -30