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Instead of dividing a number by 3 and then adding 8, Anthony multiplied the number by 3 and then subtracted 8. He still got the correct answer. What was the number?



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Step-by-step explanation:

Either manipulation results in the same answer......so they are equal

Let 'x' be the number:

x/3  + 8   =  3x - 8          Multiply through by '3'

x + 24 = 9x - 24              add 24 to both sides

x + 48 = 9x                  subtract 'x' from both sides

48 = 8 x                        divide by 8

6 = x  

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