When a number is divided by 8, the result is -3. The number is _________. Fill in the blanks to make the statement true.

Solution:

Given, a number is divided by 8.

The result is -3.

The number is ______.

We have to fill in the blanks to make the statement true.

Let the number be x.

A number is divided by 8 can be written as x/8

According to the question,

x/8 = -3

x = -3(8)

x = -24

Therefore, the number is -24.

✦ Try This: When a number is divided by 5, the result is 4. The number is _________. Fill in the blanks to make the statement true.

☛ Also Check: NCERT Solutions for Class 8 Maths Chapter 2

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NCERT Exemplar Class 8 Maths Chapter 4 Problem 26

When a number is divided by 8, the result is -3. The number is _________. Fill in the blanks to make the statement true.

Summary:

When a number is divided by 8, the result is -3. The number is 8.

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