SOLUTION: The sum of three times a number and 40 is 6 more than than the number. What is the number? I've been trying to get this all day, and I am NOT getting any kind of a straight answer.

Question 246253: The sum of three times a number and 40 is 6 more than than the number. What is the number? I've been trying to get this all day, and I am NOT getting any kind of a straight answer. If there is anyone who even remotely understands this type of word problem, please. I need some help. Thank you
Answer by TheProdicalSon(34) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The problem is actually pretty easy if you set it up right.

3n + 40 > n + 6

All you have to do if solve for n.
3n + 40 > n
-n -n
2n + 40 > 6
-40 -40
2n > -34
n > -17

The solution is
n > -17

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TheProdicalSon

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