Answer
2(x - 8) = 3(x + 3);
x = -25
Work Step by Step
"Twice the difference of a number and 8" translates to 2(x - 8).
"three times the sum of the number and 3" translates to 3(x + 3).
Therefore, the expression is:
2(x - 8) = 3(x + 3)
Solve for x:
2x - 16 = 3x + 9
-16 = x + 9
-25 = x
