SOLUTION: When Three Times A Number is added to the sum of twice the number and 1, the result is 11. Find the number.

Algebra ->  Customizable Word Problem Solvers  -> Misc -> SOLUTION: When Three Times A Number is added to the sum of twice the number and 1, the result is 11. Find the number.      Log On

Ad: Over 600 Algebra Word Problems at edhelper.com


    

Question 205171: When Three Times A Number is added to the sum of twice the number and 1, the result is 11. Find the number.
Answer by ankor@dixie-net.com(22740) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Let x = " a number"
:
write an equation for what it says:
"When Three Times A Number is added to the sum of twice the number and 1, the result is 11. "
3x + 2x + 1 = 11
;
Solve for x