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If the difference of a number and eight is tripled, the result is six more than the number. Find the number. Round your answer to the nearest integer, if necessary.

Respuesta :

The number is 15

How to find the number using variable?

The difference of a number and eight is tripled, then the result is six more than the number.

Therefore, the number will be represented by a variable

let the number  = x

Hence,

3(x - 8) = x + 6

Therefore, let's open the bracket

3(x - 8) = x + 6

3x - 24 = x + 6

subtract x from both sides of the equation

3x - 24 = x + 6

3x - x - 24 = x - x + 6

2x  - 24 = 6

add 24 to both sides of the equation

2x  - 24 + 24 = 6 + 24

2x = 30

divide both sides by 2

x = 30 / 2

x = 15

Therefore, the number is 15

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