SOLUTION: X represent a certain number, when the number is multiplied by 3 the result is as adding 34 to the number. What is the number?

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Question 760914: X represent a certain number, when the number is multiplied by 3 the result is as adding 34 to the number. What is the number?
Answer by Cromlix(4381) About Me  (Show Source):
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3x = x + 34
3x - x = 34
2x = 34
x = 17.
Proof:
3(17) = 17 + 34
51 = 51.
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