SOLUTION: twice the sum of a number and 6 is the same as 3 more than the number. find the number

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Question 651789: twice the sum of a number and 6 is the same as 3 more than the number. find the number
Answer by rfer(16322)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
2(x+6)=x+3
2x+12=x+3
2x-x=3-12
x=-9
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2(-9+6)=-9+3
-18+12=-6
-6=-6

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