Question

8+(x divided by 3)=-2

Answer 1

x = -18

Explanation:

8 + x/3=-2

3×8+x/3×3=-2×3

24+x=-6

x=-18

Answer 2

x=-6

Explanation:

Given: 8+ (x/3)=-2

Step 1: 8+(x/3 times 3) = -2 times 3 which leads to 8+x=-6

Step 2: 8(-8)+x=-6 which leads to x=-6

Answer: x=-6