SOLUTION: If six is added to a particular number,the result will be the same if thrice the number is subtracted from 38. What is the number?

SOLUTION: If six is added to a particular number,the result will be the same if thrice the number is subtracted from 38. What is the number?

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Question 989145: If six is added to a particular number,the result will be the same if thrice the number is subtracted from 38. What is the number?
Answer by macston(5194) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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x=a particular number
x+6=38-3x
4x=32
x=8
ANSWER: the number is 8.
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