The sum of 8 and a number divided by 3 equals 6. Find the number.
A: 6
B: -2/3
C: -6
D: 52
I’m sorry to say it has to be one of these answers, I am double checking my work right now.
Let's represent the unknown number as 'x'. The given equation can be written as:
(8 + x) / 3 = 6
To solve for 'x', we can start by multiplying both sides of the equation by 3:
8 + x = 18
Next, subtract 8 from both sides of the equation:
x = 18 - 8
x = 10
Therefore, the number is 10. This answer is not included in the given options, so none of the provided answers are correct.