SOLUTION: 4 is added to a number and the sum is tripled the result is 20 more than the number

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Question 492412: 4 is added to a number and the sum is tripled the result is 20 more than the number
Answer by deborabr(181) About Me  (Show Source):
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3(4+x)= x+20
12+3x=x+20
3x-x=20-12
2x=8
x=8/2
x=4
the number is 4