SOLUTION: find a number whose product with 6 is the same as its sum with 60. show all steps or reasoning. be sure to check your answer for reasonableness.

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Question 313437: find a number whose product with 6 is the same as its sum with 60. show all steps or reasoning. be sure to check your answer for reasonableness.
Answer by rfer(16322) About Me  (Show Source):
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6x=60+x
5x=60
x=12
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6(12)=60+12