SOLUTION: Three times some number, plus 3, divided by 2 is equal to 18. Find the number.

Question 542351: Three times some number, plus 3, divided by 2 is equal to 18. Find the number.
Found 2 solutions by redjenna333, jpg7n16:
Answer by redjenna333(3) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
These questions are easy to sometimes just go backwards.
Take 18*2=36
36-3=33
33/3=11
The number you want is 11.
Answer by jpg7n16(66) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
You just need to create an equation from the words. Start with one piece and slowly add to it. Take it one step at a time:
"Three times some number" ()
"plus 3" ()
"divided by 2" ()
"is equal to 18." ()
Find the number.
.

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