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Two more than three times a number is twenty. PLEASE HELP, thank you
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Two more than three times a number is twenty. PLEASE HELP, thank you

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Make an equation. 3x+2=20

Subtract 2 on both sides: 3x=18

Divide by 3 on both sides x=6

The number is 6 :)
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