Question

Three more than the quotient of a number and 2 is equal to 8. Use the variable for the unknown number.

Answer 1

The unknown number would be 16.
8 times 2 is 16

Answer 2

(x/2)+3=8 is the equation. Subtract 3 on both sides, (x/2)=5. Multiple 2 on both sides and your left with x=10.