Question

One third of number is 8 less than the three times of the number, working pls

Answer 1

the required number is 12

Answer 2

• 3

Explanation:

One third of number is 8 less than the three times of the number

The number is x, then:

• 1/3x = 3x - 8
• 3x - 1/3x = 8
• 8/3x = 8
• x = 3