Answer:
-45
Step-by-step explanation:
Let the number be represented by x.
The question can be solved as x/9 + 8 = 3
This is because the quotient of the number and 9 is same as (x/9)
and it is expected to be eight more (+ 8)
Therefore, x/9 = 3 - 8
x/9 = -5
x = -5 x 9
x = -45
