Write and solve an equation to find the number n. Eight plus the quotient of a number and 3 is -2. Equation: \boxed{} = -2 The number is n = \boxed{}
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" We can write this as an equation: 8 + \frac{n}{3} = 2 Now, we need to solve for n. First, subtract 8 from both sides: \frac{n}{3} = -6 Show more…
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