Question

Eight more than three times a number is 32

Answer 1

Answer:

The number is 8

Step-by-step explanation:

3x + 8 = 32

3x = 24

x = 8

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A number can be denoted as x. 3 times a number is 3 of that number, and 8 more than a number is that number plus 8. This relationship can be given by:

x + x + x + 8 = 32

(x + x + x) + 8 = 32

3x + 8 = 32

3x + 8 - 8 = 32 - 8

3x = 24

3x/3 = 24/3

x = 8

Answer 2

Answer:

3 times 8 = 24  + 8 = 32

Step-by-step explanation: