Question

Write the equations for the following statement

b) One third of a number is 8 less than the three times of the number.​

Answer 1

X = 12 Answers

Step-by-step explanation:

1/3 x = x- 8

1/3 x - x = 8

x-3x/ 3= 8

- 2x/3 = 8

-2x = 3×8

-2x = 24

x = 12