8 was subtracted from a number. Then, that difference was multiplied by 2, after which that result was divided by 11. If the result was negative 2 what was the initial number

-3

Step-by-step explanation:

Let's call the initial number by 'x'.

First we have x - 8

Then, we have 2 * (x-8)

Then, we have 2 * (x-8) / 11

And this result is equal to - 2

So, we need to solve the equation 2 * (x-8) / 11 = - 2

2 * (x-8) / 11 = - 2

(x-8) / 11 = - 1

(x-8) = - 11

x = - 3

The inicial number is - 3