SOLUTION: A number increased by 6 gives the same result as that number multiplied by 19. What is the number?

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Question 364085: A number increased by 6 gives the same result as that number multiplied by 19.
What is the number?
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi, 

Let x represent the number

question states***

x + 6 = 19*x

6 = 18x

6/18 = x

1/3 = x

checking the answer

1/3 + 18/3 = 19*1/3 = 19/3