SOLUTION: if the sum of a number and six is tripled, the result is three less than twice the number. find the number

Question 709090: if the sum of a number and six is tripled, the result is three less than twice the number. find the number
Found 2 solutions by rfer, lynnlo:
Answer by rfer(16322) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
3(x+6)=2x-3
3x+18=2x-3
x=-21
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3(-21+6)=2*-21-3
-45=-45
Answer by lynnlo(4176) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
(x+6)*3=2*x-3
3x+18=2x-3
x=-3-18
x=-21
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