Question

3 times the sum of 1/3 of a number and 8 is 11

Answer 1

Let the number be x.

1/3 of the number = (1/3)*x = x/3

Sum of it and 8      =      (x/3) + 8

3 times the sum =      3*((x/3) + 8)    = 11

3*((x/3) + 8)    = 11

3*x/3  + 3*8 = 11

x + 24 = 11

x = 11 - 24

x = -13

The number is - 13.

I hope this helps.