In order to solve this problem, we must solve an equation.
First, we need to define our unknown.
Let's call our number "n".
So, the sum of the number and 6 is the same as saying n+6
Then we need to multiply it by 2 (since it's twice the sum)
2(n+6)
This whole thing is equal to three times of the difference of the number and 8
n-8 is equal to the difference between the number and 8, then we need to multiply it by three.
3(n-8)
now, we set both sides equal and solve

The number is 36
Answer:
y=12/5−3x/5
Step-by-step explanation:
might be wrong
The answer is B. 4 3⁄8 yards. The amount of material needed for the jacket is: x = 2 5/8 yd = 2 + 5/8 = 16/8 + 5/8 = (16+5)/8 = 21/8 yd. The amount of material needed for the skirt is: y = 1 3/4 yd = 1 + 3/4 = 4/4 + 3/4 = (4+3)/4 = 7/4 yd. The total amount of material Jane needs is: x + y = 21/8 + 7/4 = 21/8 + 14/8 = (21+14)/8 = 35/8 = (32+3)/8 = 32/8 + 3/8 = 4 + 3/8 = 4 3/8 yd.