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OpenStudy (anonymous):

When –3 is multiplied by the sum of a number and 8, the result is –21. Find the number.

Parth (parthkohli):

The sum of a number and 8 is translated as \(n + 8\). -3 multiplied by ... is translated as \(-3 \times \cdots\). You have the equation \(-3(n + 8) = -21.\)

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