What is eight decreased by 3 times a number equals 2

8- 3x = 2 will be the answer.

Explanation:

let us consider the number is x .

so, the three times of the number= 3×x=3x

when eight  decreases by this three times of the number then its expression = 8-3x

And, according to the question, this expression is equal to two.

Thus, 8-3x=2, where x=2.( because, 8-2=3x⇒6=3x⇒x=2)

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