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The difference between 8 times a number and 3 is equal to -19 what's the number

User Theadam
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Answer:

- 2

Explanation:

let the number be n , then

8n - 3 = - 19 ( add 3 to both sides )

8n = - 16 ( divide both sides by 8 )

n = - 2

The number is - 2

User Itro
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Answer:

-2

Explanation:

x = the number

difference refers to subtraction

(8*x) - 3 = -19

8x - 3 = -19

+ 3 + 3

8x = -16

/ 8 /8

x = -2

Hope that helps!

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