Question

The sum of 8and a certain number is equal to the product of the number and 3.find the number

Answer 1

Answer:

ANSWER IS 4

Step-by-step explanation:

$x + 8 = 3x \\ \\ 3x - x = 8 \\ \\ 2x = 8 \\ \\ x = 4.$

Answer 2

Answer:

4 is the number.

Step-by-step explanation:

Let x be the certain number. Then,

The sum of 8 and the certain number = 8 + x

Product of the number and 3 = 3x

8 + x = 3x  (given)

3x - x = 8

2x = 8

So, x = 8/2 = 4

∴ 4 is the 'certain number' mentioned here.

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