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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.

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The number that is six less than the product of three and the difference of the number and eight is; 15

How can the required number in the word problem be found?

The verbal expression of the equation in the word problem is presented in mathematical form as follows;

  • (x - 8) × 3 = x + 6

Expanding the left hand side gives;

3•x - 3×8 = x + 6

3•x - 24 = x + 6

3•x - x = 24 + 6 = 30

2•x = 30

x = 30/2 = 15

  • The number, x = 15

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