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If 6 times a number is decreased by 6 , the result is the same as when 3 times the number is increased by 12 . Find the number.

Solution

I f 6 t im es a n u mb er i s d ecre a se d b y 6, t h e res u lt i s t h e s am e a s w h e n 3 t im es t h e n u mb er i s in cre a se d b y 12 . F in d t h e n u mb er .

Solution

The number : 6

Solution steps

Represent the number with

x

A.T.Q.:

6 x - 6 = 3 x + 12

Solve for

x, 6 x - 6 = 3 x + 12 : x = 6

The number : 6

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