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  • 17-09-2018
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36 less than three times a number is equal to the number. What is the number?

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belgrad belgrad
  • 26-09-2018

We know that 36 less than three times a number is equal to the number. This statement can be represented by the following equation:

x = 3*x - 36

Solving the above equation:

⇒ 36 = 2*x

⇒ x = 18

Hence, the number is 18

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