Question

Let n represent the number . a) Three more than a number is 8

Answer 1

n + 3 = 8

Explanation:

"n" is the number, "Three more than a number is 8" means that the question is a addition equation. Three more than "n" means plus 3 to n. In this case, we already know it's an addition equation and 8 is the sum, so the equation will be:

n + 3 = 8

or

3 + n = 8