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If 6 is added to three quarters of a certain number, the result is 42 . Find the original number​

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Answer:

x=48

Explanation:

3x/4+6=42

3x/4=42-6

3x/4=36

cross multiply

3x/3=144/3

x=48

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Hello!

3x/4 + 6=42

3x/4=42-6 = 36

3x = 36*4

3x = 144

x= 144/3 =48

3/4 of 48 = (48*3) / 4 =36

36+6=42

the original number​ is 48

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