If you add 21 to my number, multiply the result by 3, you will get 84 more than 2/3 of my number what is my number?

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asked Sep 17, 2024 204k views

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Chihiro · Answer 1 · 2024-09-23T14:54:11+0000

Explanation:

x = my number

3(x + 21)

multiply sum of 21 and my number by 3

=

(2/3)x + 84

84 more than 2/3 of my number

3(x + 21) = (2/3)x + 84

9(x + 21) = 2x + 3×84 = 2x + 252

9x + 189 = 2x + 252

7x + 189 = 252

7x = 63

x = 9

my number is 9.