SOLUTION: A number plus twice the same number equals 100. What is the number?

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Question 913830: A number plus twice the same number equals 100. What is the number?
Answer by MathLover1(20850) About Me  (Show Source):
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A number x plus twice the same number 2x equals 100:
x%2B2x=100
3x=100
x=100%2F3
x=33.33333333333333