Verified Answer :

\(8x=56\)
\(x=7\)

\(7x=42\)
\(x=6\)

\(6x=30\)
\(x=5\)

\(5x=20\)
\(x=4\)


From these numbers, you can see there is a pattern. You have to multiply your first number by another number that decreases by one each time. 
Knowing this, you can solve for what 3 equals.

\(3(4-1)\)
\(3(3)\)
\(9\)

\(3=9\)