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  • 07-11-2021
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The difference between eight times a number and three is equal to negative nineteen. What is the number?

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  • 07-11-2021

Answer:

The number is -2.

Step-by-step explanation:

From the word problem, we can figure out the equation for the unknown number (x).

8x-3=-19

We would then work out the equation to find x.

Add 3 to -19.

8x=-16

Divide -16 by 8.

x=-2

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