SOLUTION: When a certain number is multiplied by 12, then increased by 2, and this result is multiplied by 3, the answer is 330. Determine the number

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Question 1155039: When a certain number is multiplied by 12, then increased by 2, and this result is multiplied by 3, the answer is 330. Determine the number
Found 2 solutions by mananth, josgarithmetic:
Answer by mananth(16946) About Me  (Show Source):
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3*(12x+2)=330
12x+2= 110
12x=108
x= 9

Answer by josgarithmetic(39613) About Me  (Show Source):
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Did you try following the description exactly as written?

n, a certain number
3%2812n%2B2%29=330