Question

One third of a number is 8 less than the number . find the number?​

Answer 1

Answer:

let the number be x

then

1/3x-8=x

Step-by-step explanation:

solve it you get the answer

hope it helps you

please mark me as brainlist

Answer 2

Let the No. be x :-

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

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

$\frac{x - 3x}{3} = 8$

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

$- 2x = 3 \times 8$

$- 2x = 24$

$x = 12$

______________________________________________$\huge\underline\mathcal\red{Thank You}$