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Find a number whose product with 6 is the same as its sum with 60. be sure to check your answer for reasonableness.
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Find a number whose product with 6 is the same as its sum with 60. be sure to check your answer for reasonableness.

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Let the number be x , then we have the equation:-

6x = x + 60
6x - x = x - x + 60
5x = 60
x = 60/5 = 12 answer

Check by substitution:-

6x = 6*12 = 72

x + 60 = 12 + 60 = 72
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