One-third of a number decreased by six equals eight. What is the number?
24
42
Mark this and return
Save and Exit
Next
Submit

Respuesta :

Answer:

x = 42 is the answer

Step-by-step explanation:

(1/3)x - 6 = 8

          +6   +6

(1/3)x = 14

*3           *3

Answer:

42

Step-by-step explanation:

The answer is 42. An easy way to solve this is:

8 + 6 = 14

14 • 3 = 42