One-third of a number decreased by six equals eight. What is the number?

Let the number be n. “One-third of a number decreased by six” means n/3 − 6, so n/3 − 6 = 8. Add 6 to both sides to get n/3 = 14, then multiply by 3: n = 42. The correct choice is 42.

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