SOLUTION: When 1 is added to a number and the answer then trebled, it gives the same result as doubling the number and then adding 4 l. Find the number

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Question 1116995: When 1 is added to a number and the answer then trebled, it gives the same result as doubling the number and then adding 4 l. Find the number

Found 2 solutions by josgarithmetic, Alan3354:
Answer by josgarithmetic(39630) About Me  (Show Source):
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"trebled"?

Maybe "trippled"?

3%281%2Bn%29=2n%2B41------maybe this will give what you want.
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3n%2B3=2n%2B41
n=41-3
n=38

Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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treble
predeterminer uk ​ /ˈtreb.əl/ us ​ /ˈtreb.əl/ mainly UK
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three times greater in amount, number, or size:
He earns almost treble the amount that I do.