Translate the sentence into an equation. The difference of a number divided by 3 and 8 equals 5. Use the variable b for the unknown number.

Translate the sentence into an equation The difference of a number divided by 3 and 8 equals 5 Use the variable b for the unknown number class=
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b/3 - 8 = 5  <--The sentence in an equation.
3(b/3 - 8 = 5)
b - 24 = 15
b = 39

Answer:
b = 39