Question

A number added to six is the same as three times the number. Find the number. Round your answer to the nearest integer, if necessary.

Answer 1

x=3

Explanation:

A number added to six

x+6

Equals

three times the number

x*3

x+6=x*3 (equation)

x+6=3x (simplify)

x-x+6=3x-x (Getting all the xs t on side)

6=2x (simplify)

6/2=(2x)/2 (isolating x)

3=x (answer)