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Popular Word Problems >

Triple the sum of a number and 6 is the same as 7 more than the number.

Solution

T r i pl e t h e s u m o f a n u mb er an d 6 i s t h e s am e a s 7 m ore t han t h e n u mb er .

Solution

The number : - 5 \frac{1}{2}

Solution steps

Represent the number with

x

A.T.Q.:

3 (x + 6) = 7 + x

Solve for

x, 3 (x + 6) = 7 + x : x = - \frac{11}{2}

Convert improper fractions to mixed numbers:

\frac{11}{2} = 5 \frac{1}{2}

The number : - 5 \frac{1}{2}

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