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Some number was divided by 3. After which, the quotient was added to 8. Next, the sum is multiplied by 6, which resulted in 42. Given this product, find the initial number.
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Some number was divided by 3. After which, the quotient was added to 8. Next, the sum is multiplied by 6, which resulted in 42. Given this product, find the initial number.

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Answer:

-3

Explanation:

42/6=7

7-8=-1

-1x3=-3

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