Problema Solution
A number is increased by 12. If the sum is divides by 3, you get the original number. What is this number?
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Let 'x' represent the original number.
(x + 12)/3 = x
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x = 6
Indeed
(6 + 12)/3 = 18/3 = 6
The number is 6.