Answer:
14
Step-by-step explanation:
let us call the number x for now
the number (x) is multiplied by 3 to give us
3x
then,
it is added to 6 to give
3x + 6
then, our sum is divided by 8:
(3x + 6) / 8
according to the question, the result is 6
therefore,
3x + 6 / 8 = 6
if we cross multiply,
3x + 6 = 8 ( 6 )
3x + 6 = 48
collecting like terms,
3x = 48 - 6
3x = 42
divide through by 3 to give
3x / 3 = 42 / 3
x = 14
therefore, x = 14
to reassure us of our answer,
since (3(x) + 6) / 8 = 6
and we know that x = 14,
therefore,
(3(14) + 6) / 8 = 6
(42 + 6) / 8 = 6
48 / 8 = 6
6 = 6
therefore, we are now sure that x = 14
hope this helps
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