Question 211881
Let x = "a number"
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If 3 is added to a number and the sum is tripled, the result is 27 more than the number.
3(x+3) = x + 27
3x + 9 = x + 27
3x - x = 27 - 9
2x = 18
x = {{{18/2}}}
x = 9 is the number
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Check solution in the given statement:
3(9+3) = 9 + 27
3(12) = 36