SOLUTION: One third of a number is equal to triple that number less 56. Solve for x.

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Question 1153256: One third of a number is equal to triple that number less 56. Solve for x.
Answer by MathLover1(20849) About Me  (Show Source):
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let number be x
x%2F3=3x-56
x=3%2A3x-3%2A56
x=9x-168
168=9x-x
8x=168
x=168%2F8
x=21