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What is eight decreased by 3 times a number equals 2

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  1. 1 July, 11:14
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    8 - 3x = 2

    6 = 3x

    x = 2
  2. 1 July, 11:31
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    The answer is x=2

    8-3x=2

    You minus 8 from each side=-3=-6

    You then divide - 6 by - 3=2

    A negative number divided by a negative number stays negative.
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