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

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Answer: 52

Explanation:


(x+64)+40=3x\\x+64+40=3x\\x+104=3x\\104=2x\\ 52=x

Checking my work:


52*3=156\\\\52+64=116\\116+40= 156

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