Question

when -3 is multiplied by the sum of a number and 8, the result is -2. find the number

Answer 1

Let the number be x .

Then the sum of number and 8 = (x+8)

Now -3(x+8) = -2.

hence solve for x.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

-3(x+8) = -2

3(x+8) = 2

3x = 2-24= -22

x=-22/3 I hope