Question

Eight plus the quotient of a number and 3 is −2

Answer 1

The number is -30.

Explanation:

Given that,

Eight plus the quotient of a number and 3 is −2 . We need to find the number.

So, putting given condition into mathematical expression. Let the number is x. So,

`8+(x)/(3)=-2`

Subtracting on both sides,

`8+(x)/(3)-8=-2-8\\\\(x)/(3)=-10`

Now cross multiplying, we get

x = -30

So, the number is -30.