8, minus some number divided by 3, equals 6. find the number.
a) -14/3
b) 4
c) 6
d) 2/3

Option: C is the correct answer.

                        C) 6

We are given a word problem as:

8, minus some number divided by 3, equals 6.

Let then number be 'b'

i.e. in mathematical expression we are given:

on subtracting both side by 8 we obtain:

Now on multiplying both side by -1 we have:

On multiplying both side by 3 we obtain:

         Hence, the number is : b=6

Option C.

Step-by-step explanation:

Let x be the unknown number.

Some number divided by 3 ⇒

8, minus some number divided by 3 ⇒

It is given that 8, minus some number divided by 3, equals 6.

So, the given equation is

Subtract 8 from both sides.

Multiply both sides by -3.

The value of unknown number is 6. Therefore, the correct option is C.

46 dollars is the answer.

step-by-step explanation:

6*6 = 36,         36+10=46

this is not the answer this is just a question. is this middle school math?

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