SOLUTION: Is this statement true for all,some or no numbers? Adding 6 to a number gives the same result as multiplying that number by 3'

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Question 668789: Is this statement true for all,some or no numbers?
Adding 6 to a number gives the same result as multiplying that number by 3'

Answer by swincher4391(1107) About Me  (Show Source):
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x+6 = 3x
6 = 3x -x
6 = 2x
x = 3
This is the only solution for which it works, which means that this true for some numbers, namely x =3.