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One third of number is 8 less than the three times of the number, working pls
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One third of number is 8 less than the three times of the number, working pls

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Answer:

the required number is 12

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Answer:

  • 3

Explanation:

One third of number is 8 less than the three times of the number

The number is x, then:

  • 1/3x = 3x - 8
  • 3x - 1/3x = 8
  • 8/3x = 8
  • x = 3
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