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When two is subtracted from a number divided by 6, the result is 3 .what is the number?​

User Tyler Eich
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Answer:

30

Explanation:

let the unknown number be X

since 2 is subtracted from the number divided by 6 and the result is 3

X/6 - 2=3

finding the LCM of x/6 - 2 =6

(x-12)/6=3

cross multiplying, we have

X - 12=18

collecting like terms, we have

X=18+12

X=30

cross checking

30/6=5

5-2=3

Hope this helps you!

User Bessarabov
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Answer:

30

Explanation:

We know

Two is subtracted from a number divided by 6; the result is 3

Let x represent the unknown number; we have the equation:


(x)/(6) - 2 = 3


(x)/(6) = 5

x = 30

So, the unknown number is 30

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