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michelle chose a number , doubled it and added it to the original number . The result was 9639. what was the original number michelle chose ?
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michelle chose a number , doubled it and added it to the original number . The result was 9639. what was the original number michelle chose ?

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Answer: 3213

Let’s say the original number is x
2x+x=9639
3x=9639
9639/ 3= 3213
x=3213
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