Question

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

Answer 1

Evaluate
\[\large\rm \frac{x}{3} -8=-6\]

Answer 2

Whenever you have a statement with the words ` a number `, call that number \(x\).
This allows you to start writing down the equation that the statement is saying with words.

\(``No\; variable,\; no\; equation"\)

Answer 3

Given \[\large\rm \frac{x}{3} -8=-6\]

Answer 4

your task is to SOLVE for x (not "evaluate").

In your shoes I'd add 8 to both sides of this equation. Try it. What would you do after that?