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Eight decreased by three times a number is 56

Eight decreased by three times a number is 56
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Eight decreased by three times a number is 56

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Answer:

Explanation:

8-3x = 56

subtract 8 from both sides

-3x = 56-8

-3x = 48

divide both sides by -3

x = -16

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