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Three more than the product of a number and 2 equals 8.
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Three more than the product of a number and 2 equals 8.

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Answer:

2.5

Explanation:

Write an equation:

more than means +

product means ×

equals means =

3 (more than) (product of) 2 and number (equals) 8

3 + 2x = 8

Subtract 3 from both sides.

3 + 2x = 8

3 - 3 + 2x = 8 - 3

2x = 5

Divide 2 from both sides.

2x = 5

2x/2 = 5/2

x = 5/2 = 2.5

User Akira
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Answer: 3+2a=8

Explanation:

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