Six times a number decreased by ten is eight. Find the number.
Responses
A 22
B 33
C 44
D 5
Let's represent the number as "x".
The given equation is: 6x - 10 = 8
Adding 10 to both sides, we get: 6x = 18
Dividing both sides by 6, we get: x = 3
Therefore, the number is 3.
Answer: D) 3