SOLUTION: the sum of three times a number and 60 is 180. what is the number?

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Question 638372: the sum of three times a number and 60 is 180. what is the number?
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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the sum of three times a number and 60 is 180
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Let the number be "x":
Equation:
3x + 60 = 180
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3x = 120
x = 40
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Cheers,
Stan H.