SOLUTION: a number, twice that number, and one-third of that number are added. The result is 20. What is the original number?

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a number, twice that number, and one-third of that number are added. The result is 20. What is the original number?
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Let the number be "x".
EQUATION:
x + 2x + (1/3)x = 20
(10/3)x = 20
(1/3)x = 2
x = 6
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Cheers,
Stan H.