when 3 is divided by the sum of a certain number and 8 is the result is the same as divinding 2 by the sum of that number and 3 find the number ​

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Answer:

The answer is 7.

Step-by-step explanation:

3/ (x + 8) = 2/ (x + 3)

*Cross multiply

3 (x + 3) = 2 (x + 8)

3x + 9 = 2x + 16

3x - 2x = 16 - 9

x = 7

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