Question

The product of 3 more than a number and 8 is 14

Answer 1

x = -5/4

Explanation:

"3 more than a number" is 3 + x

The product of 3+x and 8 is (3+x)(8)

Solve:

• (3 + x)(8) = 14
• 24 + 8x = 14
• 8x = -10
• x = -10/8 = -5/4

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