SOLUTION: if two is added to a number and the sum is tripled, the result is 12 more than twice the number. what is the number?

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Question 610392: if two is added to a number and the sum is tripled, the result is 12 more than twice the number. what is the number?
Answer by flame8855(424) About Me  (Show Source):
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3(x+2)= 12 +2x
3x +6 = 12 +2x
x = 6