SOLUTION: A number becomes 3 times itself when it is increased by 6. What is the number?
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Question 765404: A number becomes 3 times itself when it is increased by 6. What is the number?
Answer by Cromlix(4381) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Unknown number = x
x + 6 = 3x
6 = 3x - x
6 = 2x
3 = x
Number is 3.
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