Coin Problem-1?

Suppose that u have eight coins and r told that one is counterfeit and has a different weight (heavier or lighter)than the other seven.Determine which coin is different in no more than three weighings.
[hint:weigh 3 coins in the left pan against 3 in the right.]

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