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Question
(–8) + (–8) + (–8) = _____ × (–8)
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Solution
(–8) + (–8) + (–8) = 3 × (– 8)
Explanation:
Let x be the missing number
Then, – 8 – 8 – 8 = x × (–8)
⇒ – 24 = x × (– 8) ...[∵ – 8 – 8 – 8 = –24]
⇒ `(- 24)/(-8) = x`
⇒ x = 3
Hence, (–8) + (–8) + (–8) = 3 × (– 8)
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