Answer:
x= -2
Step-by-step explanation:
The average of 8 and x
(8+x)/2
is 3
(8+x)/2 = 3
Multiply each side by 2
(8+x)/2 *2 = 3*2
8+x = 6
Subtract 8 from each side
8+x-8 = 6-8
x = -2
