Question

How do you solve this problem: x/3-8=2. What do you get for x step by step please.

Answer 1

Step 1:     x/3-8=2
Step 2:     x/-5=2
Step 3:    -10/-5=2
Step 4:    x=-10

Step 1: First, subtract 8 from 3. 3-8=-5.
Step 2: Replace 3-8 with -5.
Step 3: To find x, multiply -5 and 2. The answer is -10.
Step 4: Write out the final answer, which is x=-10