:- Six more than one third of a number is three. Find the number.
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Let the number be x
One third of a number = x =
Six more than one third of a number = + 6
Their sum = 3
Accoeding to the question,
+ 6 = 3
Multiplying both sides by 3 we get,
x + 18 = 9
Moving constant to the right, we get,
x = 9 - 18
By calculation, we get,
x = -9
∴ The number is -9
Verification :-
+ 6 = 3
=> + 6 = 3
=> -3 + 6 = 3
=> 3 = 3
LHS = RHS ✔✔
∴ The number is -9