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If eight times a certain number is subtracted from 27, the result is three. find the number

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We're going to make this certain number x and create an equation.

8 * x - 27 = 3

8 * (2) = 16 = 27 - 16 = 11 (Wrong)

8 * (3) = 24 = 27 - 24 = 3 (Correct)

Answer: 3
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