SOLUTION: i think of a number,multiplying the number by 3 and subtract 3 from it, the results is 9.what is the number?

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Question 980042: i think of a number,multiplying the number by 3 and subtract 3 from it, the results is 9.what is the number?
Answer by Cromlix(4381) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi there,
Make the number 'x'
3x - 3 = 9
3x = 9 + 3
3x = 12
x = 4
Hope this helps:-)