Question

If a certain number x is multiplied by 8,it will be equal to three less than twice the same number.the correct equation for the above sentence is

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

Given that:If a certain number x is multiplied by 8it will be equal to three less than twice the same number.

To find:

The correct equation for the above sentence is

Solution:

x multiplied by 8 = 8x

twice of x= 2x

Thus

x is multiplied by 8= three less than twice the same number

$8x = 2x - 3$

Thus,

8x=2x-3 is the correct equation.

One can solve x

$8x - 2x = - 3 \\ \\ 6x = - 3 \\ \\ x = \frac{ - 3}{6} \\ \\ x = \frac{ - 1}{2}$

Hope it helps you.

Answer 2

Answer:

8x=2x-3 is the correct equation.