SOLUTION: When 75% of a number is added to 6, the result is 3 more than the number. Find the number.

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Question 243045: When 75% of a number is added to 6, the result is 3 more than the number. Find the number.
Answer by JimboP1977(311) About Me  (Show Source):
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(3x/4)+6=x+3
(3x/4)-x=-3
(-x/4) = -3
-x = -12
x=12