Question

Write the verbal phrase or sentence as a variable expression. Let n represent the

number. Solve for n.
One third of a number is equal to -8 plus the number.
n =

Answer 1

Answer:n = 24

Explanation:Let's start by writing the verbal phrase as a variable expression:

One third of a number is equal to -8 plus the number:

1/3 * n = -8 + n

Next, we'll isolate the variable "n" by subtracting "n" from both sides of the equation:

1/3 * n - n = -8 + n - n

Combining like terms:

-2/3 * n = -8

Finally, to solve for "n", we'll multiply both sides of the equation by -3/2:

n = 24

So the value of "n" that makes the equation true is 24.