Problema Solution
If 3 is added to a number and the sum is tripled, the result is 25 more than the number. Find the number.
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let x be number
3(3 +x )=25 +x
9 +3x =25+x
3x -x= 16
2x=16
x=8
If 3 is added to a number and the sum is tripled, the result is 25 more than the number. Find the number.
let x be number
3(3 +x )=25 +x
9 +3x =25+x
3x -x= 16
2x=16
x=8