Question

IK how to do this i have done 13 others but I can't seem to solve this one

A number is divided by 3. If 8 is subtracted from the quotient you get -6.

What is the number?

A. -6
B. 3
C. 6
D. 42

Answer 1

Let the number be x. Then your equation is x/3-8=-6.

Answer 2

You have to solve that for x.

Answer 3

So add 8 on both sides that gives you x/3=-6+8=2

Answer 4

Now multiply by 3 giving you x=2*3=6, so C is the right answer.

Answer 5

Oh Yeah!