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  • 02-02-2018
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the productof 3, and a number increased by 8, is -48. what is the number?

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Vividerla
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  • 02-02-2018
Your equation will be 3x + 8 = -48
To solve this, we first must subtract 8 from -48
-48 - 8 = -56
Your new equation is 3x = -56
now you must divide -56 by 3
-56/3 = 18 and 2/3
X = 18 and 2/3
So, the number is 18 and 2/3
Hope I helped! 
~ Zoe
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