SOLUTION: 6 more than 3 times a number is 18. How do I write the equation and how do I solve it? thank you !

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Question 917440: 6 more than 3 times a number is 18.
How do I write the equation and how do I solve it?
thank you !

Answer by stanbon(75887)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
6 more than 3 times a number is 18.
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Let the number be "x"::
Equation::
3x+6 = 18
3x = 12
x = 4
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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