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3 more than a number times 6 is 15

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Answer:

number is 2

Explanation:

let the number be n then 6 times the number is 6n , so

6n + 3 = 15 ( subtract 3 from both sides )

6n = 12 ( divide both sides by 6 )

n = 2

the number required is 2

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