Question

if 8 is added to a number and the sum is divided by 3, the result is 12 what is the number
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Answer 1

Answer:

Let the number be n.

According to the question, (8 + n) ÷ 3 = 12

The number is 28.

Step-by-step explanation:

(8 + n) ÷ 3 = 12

8 + n = 12 × 3

8 + n = 36

n = 36 - 8

n = 28