SOLUTION: × represent a certain number when the number is multiplied by 3 the result is the same as that of adding 34 to the number find ×

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Question 1208387: × represent a certain number when the number is multiplied by 3 the result is the same as that of adding 34 to the number find ×
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× represent a certain number when the number is multiplied by 3
the result is the same as that of adding 34 to the number find ×
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Instead of ×, I will use a standard in Math designation x for the unknown number.


Then the wording description is equivalent to this equation

    3x = x + 34.


To solve it, subtract x from both sides and get

    2x = 34.


Divide both sides by 2 and get the 


ANSWER.  x = 17.

Solved, with explanations.