SOLUTION: Three times a certain number equals that number plus 14. What is the number?

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Question 130312: Three times a certain number equals that number plus 14. What is the number?
Answer by scott8148(6628) About Me  (Show Source):
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let x=number

"Three times a certain number equals that number plus 14" __ 3x=x+14

subtracting x __ 2x=14 __ dividing by 2 __ x=