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Popular Word Problems >

when a number is added to itself the result is 72. find the number

Solution

w h e n a n u mb er i s a dd e d t o i t se l f t h e res u lt i s 72. f in d t h e n u mb er

Solution

The number : 36

Solution steps

Represent the number with

x

A.T.Q.:

x + x = 72

Solve for

x, x + x = 72 : x = 36

The number : 36

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