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  • 21-09-2014
  • Mathematics
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what is eight decreased by 3 times a number equals 2

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Geekhawk
Geekhawk Geekhawk
  • 21-09-2014
The answer is x=2
8-3x=2
You minus 8 from each side=-3=-6
You then divide -6 by -3=2
A negative number divided by a negative number stays negative.
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parmesanchilliwack parmesanchilliwack
  • 14-11-2018

Answer: 8- 3x = 2 will be the answer.

Explanation:

let us consider the number is x .

so, the three times of the number= 3×x=3x

when eight  decreases by this three times of the number then its expression = 8-3x

And, according to the question, this expression is equal to two.

Thus, 8-3x=2, where x=2.( because, 8-2=3x⇒6=3x⇒x=2)

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