Question

The sum of 8 and 3 times a number is 23 write the expression

A 3x-8=23;5
B 8+3x=23;5
C 3x=8+23;10
D (8+3)x=23;2

Answer 1

Answer:

B

Step-by-step explanation:

let the number be x then 3 times the number = 3x, hence the sum is

8 + 3x = 23  ( subtract 8 from both sides )

3x = 15 ( divide both sides by 3 )

x = 5