SOLUTION: The sum of a number added to twice the number is 39. What is the number.

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Question 847598: The sum of a number added to twice the number is 39. What is the number.
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Hi,

The sum of a number +highlight_green%28x%29 added to twice the number is 39

Question states***

  x + 2x = 39

     3x = 39

      x = 13