If 64 is added to a number, the result is 40 less than three times the number. Find the number.

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Eric Levine · Answer 1 · 2022-07-31T20:34:39+0000

Answer:

52

Explanation:

Let the required number be x.

According to the given description:

x + 64 = 3x - 40

64 + 40 = 3x - x

104 = 2x

x = 104/2

x = 52

Thus, the required number is 52.